- The Governor General of Canada
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Sûreté du Québec
Montreal, Quebec
Grant of a Badge, Flag and Insignia of Office
March 15, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 472
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Blazon
Badge
Insignia of office of the Director General: A baton fesswise Argent enwreathed with oak leaves, inscribed 1870 and resting on two oak leaves Or;
Symbolism
Badge
Insignia of office of the Director General: The two oak leaves repeat one of the themes from the badge of the Sûreté du Québec. The Director General’s baton, a symbol of his or her authority, is also ornamented with oak leaves. It is used exclusively by the Director General during official ceremonies.