- The Governor General of Canada
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Canadian Forces Network Operations Centre
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
March 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 507
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Blazon
Badge
Per fess Azure and Argent two pallets counterchanged, overall a sword between two lightning flashes all in bend sinister Or;
Motto
PUGNARE CONTRA RETICULA;
Symbolism
Badge
Blue and white (heraldic Argent) are the traditional colours of the Communications and Electronics Branch. The alternating pattern of the colours symbolizes the exchange of data and the idea of territory. This also represents the globe and the role played by CFNOC in its protection. The sword represents the roles of defence and the protection of networks against cyber-threats, while the lightning bolts indicate communication and electronic networks.
Motto
Meaning “Fight the networks”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 23, 2010, in Volume 144, page 2711 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Claire Boudreau, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
D. Robert Tunstall
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military