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Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of a Badge
November 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 232
Badge of the Canadian Materiel Support GroupBlazonPurpure a dragon rampant gorged with a collar Or pendent therefrom a pellet charged with a key, holding in its dexter claw a grenade enflamed, its sinister claw resting on a wheel Or, all within the Badge Frame for Miscellaneous Formations/Groups; SymbolismThe purple background, often used for joint operations or units, represents the three environments of the Canadian Armed Forces supported by the Group. The dragon, a great protector of its territory, alludes to the fact that the members of the Group are custodians of supply and munitions depots. The key symbolizes supply, the grenade, ammunition, and the wheel, transportation. Together they represent the supply chain, signifying both warehousing and distribution network management. |
MottoBlazonEXCELLENTIA OB RESILIENTIAM; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Excellence through resilience.” |
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 Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution Other InformationThis emblem with a different badge frame was previously recorded in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume VI, page 246, 15 July 2013. |