The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.
Petawawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge and a Formation Patch
October 20, 2017
Vol. VII, p. 7
Badge of the 4th Canadian Division Support GroupBlazonVert on a roundel quarterly Or and Gules within an annulus embattled Or, a tower Argent, within the Support Group Badge Frame (An annulus Or inscribed SUPPORT GROUP • GROUPE DE SOUTIEN in letters Sable, charged in base with a torteau bordered and set with the group’s number Or, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, environed by nine points surmounting a wreath of maple leaves Or, and above a scroll proper inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable); SymbolismGreen is the colour of the 4th Canadian Division. The tower represents strength as well as military fortifications and infrastructure. The cogwheel indicates engineering. The tower, cogwheel, background and motto are taken from the badge of the 2 Area Support Group, the predecessor unit. |
MottoBlazonSUSTINEMUS ARMA; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “We sustain the arms”. |
Formation Patch of the 4th Canadian Division Support GroupBlazonFormation Patch: An escutcheon Vert charged with a roundel quarterly Or and Gules within an annulus embattled Or and bearing a tower Argent, in base a torteau bordered and charged with the group’s number Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 17, 2018 in Volume 152, page 898 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Department of National Defence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherYolande Lessard Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |