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Trenton, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
December 1, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 192
Badge of the Contingency Capability CentreBlazonAzure a Pegasus forcene Argent standing on a geographic grid of the northern hemisphere issuant in base Or, all within an annulus Azure fimbriated and inscribed CONTINGENCY CAPABILITY CENTRE • CENTRE DE GESTION DE L'ÉLÉMENT DE CONTINGENCE in letters Or; SymbolismThe blue background represents the sky, the medium of air operations. Pegasus, the Greek mythical winged horse, was the mount of Bellerophon and enabled him to slay the monster, Chimaera. Pegasus symbolizes strength, warrior spirit, bravery and swift transport. Pegasus has additional significance since the Pegasus Bridge in Normandy was the site of the first Allied air deployment in World War II. It is also a symbol of loyalty and devotion, such as the faith it has in its master. The globe signifies the world. The badge and motto reflect the function of the Contingency Capability Centre to react quickly to support deployed air operations. |
MottoBlazonANYTIME ANYWHERE; SymbolismNot applicable |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on February 22, 2003 in Volume 137, page 516 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Unit, assisted by Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, and the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |