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Canadian Forces National Investigation Service

Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
February 20, 2009
Vol. V, p. 421

Badge of the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service

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Blazon

Badge

Argent a thunderbird’s head Argent embellished Sable and Gules environed by two branches of laurel Vert;

Motto

VIRTUS • OFFICIUM • VERITAS;


Symbolism

Badge

The thunderbird’s head evokes the unit’s role of providing protection, wise counsel and direction. The laurel branches symbolize the quest for excellence.

Motto

Meaning “Excellence, duty, truth”.