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Oromocto, New Brunswick
Approval of a Badge
March 20, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 334
Badge of the Joint Meteorological CentreBlazonPurpure three lightning bolts conjoined in pairle reversed Or, overall a compass rose Argent; SymbolismPurple is a colour associated with joint service units. The compass rose recalls the badge of the Intelligence Branch, of which meteorological technicians form a part. The lightning bolt, a weather element that is a significant disruptor to military operations, alludes to all forms of weather. Their position evokes the paddles of a wind anemometer. |
MottoBlazonPRÆDICIMUS TEMPESTATES; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “We forecast the weather”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 25, 2014 in Volume 148, page 2734 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |