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4th Canadian Division Support Group

Petawawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge and a Formation Patch
October 20, 2017
Vol. VII, p. 7

Badge of the 4th Canadian Division Support Group

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Blazon

Badge

Vert on a roundel quarterly Or and Gules within an annulus embattled Or, a tower Argent, within the Support Group Badge Frame (An annulus Or inscribed SUPPORT GROUP • GROUPE DE SOUTIEN 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

SUSTINEMUS ARMA;


Symbolism

Badge

Green is the colour of the 4th Canadian Division. The tower represents strength as well as military fortifications and infrastructure. The cogwheel indicates engineering. The tower, cogwheel, background and motto are taken from the badge of the 2 Area Support Group, the predecessor unit.

Motto

This Latin phrase means “We sustain the arms”.