Canadian Forces Joint Operational Support Group

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Kingston, Ontario
Confirmation of a Badge
November 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 231

Badge of the Canadian Forces Joint Operational Support Group
Badge of the Canadian Forces Joint Operational Support Group
 
Badge of the Canadian Forces Joint Operational Support Group

Badge of the Canadian Forces Joint Operational Support Group

Blazon

Azure a maple leaf environed by five large links connected by five small links and surmounting lines of latitude and longitude Or, all within the Badge Frame for Miscellaneous Formations/Groups;

Symbolism

These elements represent the separate functions of engineering, logistics, communication, military police, health care and vehicle and equipment maintenance joined together to support Canadian Armed Forces operations anywhere on the globe. The maple leaf indicates the unit’s Canadian identity.

Motto

Blazon

PRAESIDIO VIRIBUS;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “Supporting the forces.”

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

Since 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent confirming the Badge of the Canadian Forces Joint Operational Support GroupLetters patent confirming the Badge of the Canadian Forces Joint Operational Support Group

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, and Cathy Bursey-Sabourin, Fraser Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Robert Grey

Calligrapher

Doris Wionzek

Recipient Type

Military Institution