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Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Flag and Badge
December 20, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 199
Flag of the Canadian Forces Medical ServicesBlazonPer bend sinister Gules and Vert in the canton the badge of the Canadian Forces Medical Service proper; SymbolismThe colours of red and green represent blood and health. |
Badge of the Canadian Forces Medical ServicesBlazonAn oval Gules edged and charged with a rod of Aesculapius, all within a wreath of maple leaves Or and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper; SymbolismThe deep red colour represents blood, and the rod of Aesculapius signifies that this is a medical organization. |
MottoBlazonMILITI SUCCURRIMUS; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “We hasten to aid the soldiers”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 30, 2013 in Volume 147, page 2705 of the Canada Gazette.    |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available PainterNot available CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeMilitary Institution Other InformationThe badge was originally approved in March 1969 and the flag on 8 March 1976. See also the heraldic emblems approved under the names Royal Canadian Medical Service (Vol. VI, p. 264) and Royal Canadian Medical Service of the Canadian Armed Forces (Vol. VII, p. 138). |