- The Governor General of Canada
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Canadian Joint Operations Command
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
September 20, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 184
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Blazon
Badge
Tierced in pale Azure Gules and Bleu Céleste, a fouled anchor Or surmounted by two crusader’s swords in saltire proper and an eagle volant affronty head to the sinister Or;
Motto
UNANIMI CUM RATIONE;
Symbolism
Badge
The colours of the background represent the three environments of the Canadian Forces, namely sea, land and air. The central device is composed of elements from the badge of the Canadian Forces symbolizing these three environments.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “United in purpose”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 23, 2013, in Volume 147, page 538 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the Department of National Defence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
David Farrar
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military