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Public Affairs Officer of the Canadian Armed Forces

Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
December 20, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 136

Badge of a Public Affairs Officer of the Canadian Armed Forces
Badge of a Public Affairs Officer of the Canadian Armed Forces Badge of a Public Affairs Officer of the Canadian Armed Forces

Badge of a Public Affairs Officer of the Canadian Armed Forces

Blazon

A quill pen and a lightning bolt in saltire surmounted by a sword Argent, overall a maple leaf Gules, all above a scroll Argent, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, environed by a laurel wreath Gules and flanked to the dexter by a wing fesswise Argent;

Symbolism

The quill pen, lightning bolt, sword, maple leaf and scroll are taken from the Canadian Armed Forces Public Affairs collar badge. 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.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 23, 2019 in Volume 153, page 1081 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of a Public Affairs Officer of the Canadian Armed Forces Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of a Public Affairs Officer of the Canadian Armed Forces Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of a Public Affairs Officer of the Canadian Armed Forces Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of a Public Affairs Officer of the Canadian Armed Forces

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