- The Governor General of Canada
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Canadian Forces Military Police Group
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
July 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 370
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Blazon
Badge
Sable a thunderbird in West Coast First Nations style displayed proper;
Motto
DISCIPLINARE PER EXEMPLUM;
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. The black background symbolizes authority.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “To discipline by example”.
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
Lara Claire Berry
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military