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Badge Frame for Divisions, Groups and Army Formations of the Canadian Armed Forces

Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of a Badge Frame
January 20, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 53

Badge Frame for Divisions, Groups and Army Formations of the Canadian Armed Forces

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Blazon

Arms

A ring Or surmounted in base by a billet fesswise [colour] edged Or inscribed with the designation of the unit [colour], ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, and environed by nine points surmounting a wreath of maple leaves, in base a scroll Or inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable;

Symbolism

Arms

Most badges of the Canadian Armed Forces are enclosed within badge frames to permit quick visual identification of a unit's type and function. This is one of the badge frames used as part of the primary badges.