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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 a Regional Guard Commander

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Blazon

Badge

A key and a torch enflamed in saltire surmounted by a maple leaf Or all ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and environed by two branches of laurel Or;


Symbolism

Badge

The laurel wreath represents regional jurisdiction of a Regional Guard Commander. The central maple leaf represents a commander, the gold maple leaf being allocated to a Regional Guard Commander. The Royal Crown symbolizes that correctional officers serve to uphold the peace of the Crown.