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Special Forces Operator

Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of a Badge
November 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 79

Badge of a Special Forces Operator
Badge of a Special Forces Operator

Badge of a Special Forces Operator

Blazon

An arrowhead proper charged with a maple leaf Gules overall a V-42 fighting knife proper;

Symbolism

The spearhead takes the shape of the First Special Service Force badge. It is a recognized symbol of special operations forces and it establishes a link to the past. The V-42 fighting knife is a recognized symbol of special operations forces. The maple leaf represents Canada.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 24, 2012 in Volume 146, page 748 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent confirming the Badge of a Special Forces Operator

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Stuart Hartnell, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Eva Pilar-Cass

Calligrapher

* Not applicable / Sans objet

Recipient Type

Military Institution

Notes

The recipient's emblems were originally approved in the name of Special Operations Basic Qualification in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume V, page 417, 15 January 2009.