Fourth Maritime Operations Group

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Victoria, British Columbia
Approval of a Badge
August 1, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 164

Badge of the Fourth Maritime Operations Group
Badge of the Fourth Maritime Operations Group
 
Badge of the Fourth Maritime Operations Group

Badge of the Fourth Maritime Operations Group

Blazon

Barry wavy Argent and Azure a trident head Gules issuant from the base;

Symbolism

The badge signifies the Group's responsibility to use naval forces to defend Canada's West Coast.

Motto

Blazon

TAKEN AT THE FLOOD;

Symbolism

Not applicable

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2001 in Volume 135, page 4056 of the Canada Gazette.

Approval of the Badge of the Fourth Maritime Operations Group

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the Unit, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority

Painter

Robert Grey

Calligrapher

Suzzann Wright

Recipient Type

Military Institution