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Military Police Branch

Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
September 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 545

Badge of the Military Police Branch

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Blazon

Badge

Argent a thunderbird in West Coast First Nations style displayed proper;

Motto

SECURITAS;


Symbolism

Badge

In the mythology of the First Nations of the West Coast, the thunderbird is a symbol of supremacy and power. It is also a protective spirit, one who gives wise counsel and guards the community against evil and misfortune.

Motto

Meaning “Security”.