- The Governor General of Canada
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Canadian Operational Support Command
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
February 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 110
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Blazon
Badge
Tierced in pairle Azure, Gules and Bleu Celeste, in chief a terrestrial globe, issuant from the base three maple leaves conjoined on one stem Or;
Motto
CUM HONORE SUSTINEMUS;
Symbolism
Badge
The three-part division of the field symbolizes the three environments of the Canadian Forces – sea, land and air – using the colours traditionally associated with them. The globe highlights the Command's mission, which is to provide effective and efficient operational support to all operations, whether domestic, continental or expeditionary. The three maple leaves on one stem represents service to Canada and the support and sustainment provided to other Canadian Forces Commands.
Motto
Meaning “We support with honour”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 6, 2007, in Volume 141, page 2825 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept by Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, and the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Barbara Saville
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military