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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