- The Governor General of Canada
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3 Canadian Support Unit
Oromocto, New Brunswick
Confirmation of a Badge
March 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 40
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Blazon
Badge
Argent upon a base wavy Or edged Vert a dragon rampant Vert its under belly and under neck Or and triple-headed of an eagle lion and dolphin also Or;
Motto
AGIR;
Symbolism
Badge
The sandy base recalls the unit’s service in the Middle East, while the dragon with three heads refers to the unit’s role of supporting Canada’s maritime, land and air forces.
Motto
Meaning “To act”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 12, 2011, in Volume 145, page 3517 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not available
Painter
Debra MacGarvie
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military
The recipient's emblems were originally recorded in the name of 3 Canadian Support Group in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume III, page 411, 1 May 1998.