The Viceregal Lion
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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