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Oromocto, New Brunswick
Approval of a Badge and a Formation Patch
June 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 191
Badge of the 6 Canadian Combat Support BrigadeBlazon(Formation patch) An escutcheon Sable charged with a maple leaf Gules edged and surmounted by a peregrine falcon stooping affronty, in base the number 6, all within an orle Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Formation patch of the 6 Canadian Combat Support BrigadeBlazonA pellet charged with a maple leaf Gules edged and surmounted by a peregrine falcon stooping affronty Or, all within the Independent Infantry Brigade Groups and Equivalents Badge Frame; SymbolismThe red maple leaf on black is based on the uniform patch of the 4 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, which, during the Cold War period, had a similar international expeditionary function to the 6 Canadian Combat Support Brigade. The maple leaf also alludes to the unique scope of the Brigade’s activities across Canada and in supporting the whole of the Canadian Armed Forces. The peregrine falcon is a bird able to oversee a situation from high up and to react with speed. |
MottoBlazonTOTUM ACIEI SPATIUM; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “The entire battle space,” and alludes to the support given by the Brigade to military units in a combat scenario. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.    |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the 6 Canadian Combat Support Brigade, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherYolande Lessard Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |