- The Governor General of Canada
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Canadian Expeditionary Force Command
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
April 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 277
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Blazon
Badge
Sable a falcon wings elevated and addorsed, its dexter claw resting on a terrestrial globe Argent;
Motto
UNANIMI CUM RATIONE;
Symbolism
Badge
The black background represents military fortitude and the notions of action and combat. The globe symbolizes CEFCOM’s area of operations. The falcon represents someone who does not rest until the objective is achieved.
Motto
UNANIMI CUM RATIONE, meaning “United in purpose”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 22, 2008, in Volume 142, page 2987 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not applicable
Painter
Eva Pilar-Cass
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military