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Canadian Forces Electronic Warfare Centre

Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
December 1, 1999
Vol. IV, p. 18

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Blazon

Badge

In front of four flashes of lightning two in saltire surmounting two in cross Gules a raven Sable all within an annulus Sable inscribed ELECTRONIC WARFARE CENTRE · CENTRE DE GUERRE ÉLECTRONIQUE in letters Or;

Motto

MENS ET MEMORIA;


Symbolism

Badge

The flashes of lightning represent electronic technology. The raven, being a highly intelligent bird, represents the ability to use this technology for defensive and offensive purposes.

Motto

This Latin phrase means "Intellect and Recollection".


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 3, 2001, in Volume 135, page 4056 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of the Unit, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter
Robert Grey

Calligrapher
Suzzann Wright


Recipient Information

Military Institution
Military