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Canadian Joint Operations Command

Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
September 20, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 184

Badge of the Canadian Joint Operations Command

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Blazon

Badge

Tierced in pale Azure Gules and Bleu Céleste, a fouled anchor Or surmounted by two crusader’s swords in saltire proper and an eagle volant affronty head to the sinister Or;

Motto

UNANIMI CUM RATIONE;


Symbolism

Badge

The colours of the background represent the three environments of the Canadian Forces, namely sea, land and air. The central device is composed of elements from the badge of the Canadian Forces symbolizing these three environments.

Motto

This Latin phrase means “United in purpose”.