- The Governor General of Canada
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Military Police Branch
Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
September 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 545
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Blazon
Badge
Argent a thunderbird in West Coast First Nations style displayed proper;
Motto
SECURITAS;
Symbolism
Badge
In the mythology of the First Nations of the West Coast, the thunderbird is a symbol of supremacy and power. It is also a protective spirit, one who gives wise counsel and guards the community against evil and misfortune.
Motto
Meaning “Security”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 26, 2011, in Volume 145, page 1073 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not available
Painter
* Not available / Non disponible
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military