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Petawawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
January 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 204
Badge of the Canadian Special Operations RegimentBlazonA V-42 dagger proper between two wings Or, all within a laurel wreath Sable charged at the base with two arrows in saltire Or; SymbolismThe V-42 dagger was the fighting knife of the First Special Service Force (FSSF) and links the Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR) to allied commando units. It is the main Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) symbol. The crossed arrows signify friendship and are a link to the 1st Canadian Special Service Battalion, the founding Canadian Special Operations Forces (SOF) unit. The laurel wreath symbolizes excellence in education and diplomacy as undertaken by the unit. The wings signify swiftness, exemplified in the unit’s readiness to undertake operations around the world. |
MottoBlazonAUDEAMUS; SymbolismThis Latin word means “Let us dare”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 30, 2013 in Volume 147, page 2704 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assited by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |