Canadian Forces Intelligence Group

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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
November 20, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 468

Badge of the Canadian Forces Intelligence Group
Badge of the Canadian Forces Intelligence Group
 
Badge of the Canadian Forces Intelligence Group

Badge of the Canadian Forces Intelligence Group

Blazon

Per pale Sable and Argent two compass roses counterchanged flanking the figure of Artemis drawing a bow loaded with two arrows, the upper arrowhead enflamed proper, and standing on a mount Or;

Symbolism

Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt, represents the Group’s tasks of searching and gathering information. She is shown in a shooting position to indicate that the members of the Group focus on a common target. The compass rose is a symbol traditionally associated with intelligence units. The black and white background indicates that the group operates night and day. The mount evokes the worldwide scope of operations of the Group.

Motto

Blazon

VENATOR COLLECTOR;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “Hunter-gatherer”.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on October 3, 2015 in Volume 149, page 2338 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent approving the badge of the Canadian Forces Intelligence GroupLetters patent approving the badge of Canadian Forces Intelligence Group

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Melissa Aberin

Calligrapher

Shirley Mangione

Recipient Type

Military Institution