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Public Affairs Branch

Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of a Badge
June 15, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 737

Badge of the Public Affairs Branch
Badge of the Public Affairs Branch

Badge of the Public Affairs Branch

Blazon

Azure a fouled anchor Or surmounted by two swords in saltire proper and an eagle volant affronty head to the sinister Or;

Symbolism

The design uses the central device of the badge of the Canadian Armed Forces. The anchor, the swords and the eagle represent the sea, land and air environments of the Forces.

Motto of the Public Affairs Branch

Blazon

VERITAS;

Symbolism

This Latin word means “Truth”.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 31, 2018 in Volume 152, page 896 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent confirming the Badge of the Public Affairs Branch Letters patent confirming the Badge of the Public Affairs Branch

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available

Painter

* Not available / Non disponible

Calligrapher

* Not available / Non disponible

Recipient Type

Military Institution

Notes

The badge was originally approved in January 1985.