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Special Operations Basic Qualification

Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
January 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 417

Badge of the Special Operations Basic Qualification

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Blazon

Badge

An arrowhead proper charged with a maple leaf Gules overall a V-42 fighting knife proper;


Symbolism

Badge

The spearhead takes the shape of the First Special Service Force badge. It is a recognized symbol of special operations forces and it establishes a link to the past, The V-42 fighting knife is a recognized symbol of special operations forces. The maple leaf represents Canada.