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2nd Canadian Division Support Group
Montréal, Quebec
Approval of a Badge and a Formation Patch
October 20, 2017
Vol. VII, p. 5
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Blazon
Badge
Azure a castle Argent, within the Support Group Badge Frame (An annulus Or inscribed GROUPE DE SOUTIEN • SUPPORT GROUP in letters Sable, charged in base with a torteau bordered and set with the group’s number Or, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, environed by nine points surmounting a wreath of maple leaves Or, and above a scroll proper inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable);
Motto
SERVIR AVEC HONNEUR ET PERSÉVÉRANCE;
Symbolism
Badge
Blue is the colour of the 2nd Canadian Division. The castle and the motto are taken from the badge of the 5 Area Support Group, the predecessor unit. The three towers of the castle symbolize the support group units, located in Valcartier, Saint-Jean and Montreal.
Motto
This French phrase means “To serve with honour and perseverance”;