- The Governor General of Canada
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Canadian Security Intelligence Service
Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of a Badge
January 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 102
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Blazon
Badge
On a square Argent a maple leaf Gules within a palisade Azure edged Or and insigned by the Royal Crown proper;
Symbolism
Badge
Blue and gold are the colours of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, which was responsible for national security intelligence prior to July 16, 1984, when the Service began operations. The palisade symbolizes the defensive role of the agency against threats to national security. The Royal Crown represents the protection of the peace on behalf of the Sovereign.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 17, 2007, in Volume 141, page 588 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Harold Diceman.
Painter
Harold Diceman
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Federal Agency
The recipient’s emblems were originally approved by Her Majesty the Queen in June 1985.