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Canadian Peace Officers' Memorial Association
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of a Badge and Flag
July 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 374
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Blazon
Badge
A torteau charged with five gouttes in saltire Argent and within an annulus Sable edged and inscribed with the Motto in letters Or, all environed by a wreath of maple leaves Gules issuant from a forget-me-not flower and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;
Motto
IN ARDUIS FIDELES;
Flag
Bleu Céleste the Badge;
Symbolism
Badge
The badge format follows a typical structure related to law enforcement, with the Royal Crown honouring the important role of peace officers serving the Sovereign. The fourteen maple leaves represent the federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions of membership. The black annulus alludes to a mourning band. The forget-me-not is a flower of remembrance. Burgundy and gold are the emblematic colours of the Association. They symbolize the shedding of their blood by those who have died in the line of duty, and the honouring of these sacrifices. The white drops symbolize the purity of purpose of the Association, to honour those fallen officers. Each drop represents a tear as well as alluding to the marking of a memorial stone in a cemetery. The five drops represent the five organizations from which members of the Association are drawn.
Motto
This Latin phrase, meaning “Steadfast in adversity”, is a recognition that peace officers stand together in times of sorrow.
Flag
The blue facing colour is often associated with peace officers.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 14, 2015, in Volume 149, page 501 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, and Peter Ruttan, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
David Farrar
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Foundation / charitable body