- The Governor General of Canada
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Space Insignia
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
April 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 348
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Blazon
Badge
A roundel charged with a terrestrial globe encircled by a satellite in orbit and within a laurel wreath issuant from a maple leaf Or;
Symbolism
Badge
The globe represents the Earth as viewed from space. The satellite evokes outer space. The laurel leaves symbolize excellence in training and execution of duty. The maple leaf represents the service to Canada of the Canadian Space Specialists.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 14, 2015, in Volume 149, page 504 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Debra MacGarvie
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military