- The Governor General of Canada
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Special Operations Basic Qualification
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
January 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 417
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Blazon
Badge
An arrowhead proper charged with a maple leaf Gules overall a V-42 fighting knife proper;
Symbolism
Badge
The spearhead takes the shape of the First Special Service Force badge. It is a recognized symbol of special operations forces and it establishes a link to the past, The V-42 fighting knife is a recognized symbol of special operations forces. The maple leaf represents Canada.
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 Stuart Hartnell, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Eva Pilar-Cass
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military