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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
September 20, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 184
Badge of the Canadian Joint Operations CommandBlazonTierced in pale Azure Gules and Bleu Céleste, a fouled anchor Or surmounted by two crusader’s swords in saltire proper and an eagle volant affronty head to the sinister Or; SymbolismThe colours of the background represent the three environments of the Canadian Forces, namely sea, land and air. The central device is composed of elements from the badge of the Canadian Forces symbolizing these three environments. |
MottoBlazonUNANIMI CUM RATIONE; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “United in purpose”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 23, 2013 in Volume 147, page 538 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Department of National Defence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |