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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
July 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 370
Badge of the Canadian Forces Military Police GroupBlazonSable a thunderbird in West Coast First Nations style displayed proper; SymbolismIn the mythology of the First Nations of the West Coast, the thunderbird is a symbol of supremacy and power. It is also a protective spirit, one who gives wise counsel and guards the community against evil and misfortune. The black background symbolizes authority. |
MottoBlazonDISCIPLINARE PER EXEMPLUM; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “To discipline by example”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 14, 2015 in Volume 149, page 504 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLara Claire Berry CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |