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Correctional Service of Canada

Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Badges of Office
October 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 472

Badge of Office for the National Command Sergeant-Major

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Blazon

Badge

A key and a torch enflamed in saltire Or all ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and environed by maple leaves Or;


Symbolism

Badge

The wreath of maple leaves represent the national jurisdiction of a National Command Sergeant-Major. The Royal Crown symbolizes that correctional officers serve to uphold the peace of the Crown.