- The Governor General of Canada
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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