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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
December 20, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 135
Badge of Personnel Selection of the Canadian Armed ForcesBlazonThe Greek letter Psi Argent ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, environed by a laurel wreath Gules and flanked to the dexter by a wing fesswise Argent; SymbolismThe Greek letter Psi is taken from the primary badge of the Canadian Armed Forces Personnel Selection Branch. The Royal Crown represents service to the Sovereign. Wings, the laurel wreath and the Royal Crown are common features of the trade and occupational badges of the Canadian Armed Forces. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 23, 2019 in Volume 153, page 1081 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Department of National Defence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherYolande Lessard Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |