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Esquimalt, British Columbia
Approval of a Badge
March 1, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 301
Badge of the Operations Support Centre (Pacific)BlazonAzure a bust of the Goddess Athena Or; SymbolismSince the unit's function is to provide primary operational advice and guidance, the reference to Athena recalls her status as the goddess of reason in war and peace. |
MottoBlazon(in Greek); SymbolismMeaning "Athena, Guardian of the City". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on June 11, 2005 in Volume 139, page 2036 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Unit, assisted by Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, Cathy Sabourin, Fraser Herald, and the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |