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Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of a Badge and Flag
February 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 57
Flag of the Legal BranchBlazonGules the Badge of the Legal Branch between two bars Or each charged with a barrulet Sable; SymbolismWine-red is the colour of the Legal Branch, while the black stripes allude to the blindfold on the figure of Justice. |
Badge of the Legal BranchBlazonSable a dexter hand in armour grasping a sword rebated proper its hilt and pommel Or and surmounting a balance Or, all enclosed by the Miscellaneous Badge Frame (A wreath of maple leaves, overall in base a scroll Or inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable, in chief the Royal Crown proper); SymbolismThe black field represents darkness and the inability to see, symbolizing the blindfolded figure of Justice. The balance, or scales of justice, is also an attribute of the same figure. The sword without a point represents Curtana, the sword of mercy, which is presented at the coronation of the sovereign, who is the fount of justice and mercy. The armoured hand represents the Canadian Armed Forces. The Royal Crown and maple leaves represent the Branch’s service to the sovereign of Canada. |
MottoBlazonFIAT JUSTITIA; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Let justice be done.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 17, 2018 in Volume 152, page 3857 of the Canada Gazette.    |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Department of National Defence (Badge, 1969; Flag, 1984). The Badge was approved by Her Majesty The Queen in March 1969. The Flag was approved by the Chief of the Defence Staff in October 1984. PainterNot available CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |