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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
October 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 222
Badge of the Defence Research and Development Canada Military Support UnitBlazonBendy sinister grady counter-grady of nine Azure, Argent, Vert, Argent, Azure, Argent, Vert, Argent and Azure surmounted by the basket of a beacon inflamed Or, all within the Badge Frame for Defence Research Establishments of the Canadian Armed Forces; SymbolismWhite and blue are common in the badges of military research centres across Canada. For the Unit, blue represents the scientific community, green embodies growth and innovation, while gold reflects the idea of striving for excellence and achievement. The pattern of stairs represents the idea of a ladder of knowledge, in which research continuously moves toward advancing and developing innovative technology. The way that the bands fit together also highlights the collaboration that is required from the different research centres located throughout Canada. Finally, the heraldic beacon represents knowledge and emphasizes the Unit’s role as a guiding light, helping to enable the expansion and application of scientific knowledge in Canada. |
MottoBlazonDEFENSIO PER SCIENTIAM; SymbolismThis Latin expression, meaning “Defence through science,” has long been used as the motto of the Military Support Unit’s research centres. |
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 Alix Chartrand, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherYolande Lessard Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |