- The Governor General of Canada
The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.
Canadian Forces National Investigation Service
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
February 20, 2009
Vol. V, p. 421
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Blazon
Badge
Argent a thunderbird’s head Argent embellished Sable and Gules environed by two branches of laurel Vert;
Motto
VIRTUS • OFFICIUM • VERITAS;
Symbolism
Badge
The thunderbird’s head evokes the unit’s role of providing protection, wise counsel and direction. The laurel branches symbolize the quest for excellence.
Motto
Meaning “Excellence, duty, truth”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on December 12, 2009, in Volume 143, page 3683 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Captain Dennis Bates, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Debra MacGarvie
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military