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Oromocto, New Brunswick
Approval of a Badge and a Formation Patch
October 20, 2017
Vol. VII, p. 8
Badge of the 5th Canadian Division Support GroupBlazonMurrey a blockhouse, in chief a moose’s head caboshed proper attired 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); SymbolismDark red is the colour of the 5th Canadian Division. The blockhouse is a distinctive historical military structure found within every province of Atlantic Canada. The moose symbolizes the wildlife of the area in which CFB Gagetown, the headquarters of the Support Group, is located. The blockhouse, moose head and motto are taken from the badge of the 3 Area Support Group, the predecessor unit. |
MottoBlazonSUPPORT; SymbolismNot applicable. |
Formation Patch of the 5th Canadian Division Support GroupBlazon(Formation Patch) An escutcheon Murrey charged with a blockhouse between in chief a moose’s head caboshed proper attired Argent and 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 |