- The Governor General of Canada
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Canadian Forces Joint Signal Regiment
Kingston, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
May 1, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 160
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Blazon
Badge
Per fess Argent (French Grey) and Azure a representation of the figure of Mercury the sinister foot standing on a globe and carrying with the sinister arm the caduceus Argent garnished Or;
Motto
UBIQUE QUANDOCUNQUE;
Symbolism
Badge
The badge includes the traditional symbol of communications, "Mercury", the winged messenger, standing on a globe signifying the Regiment's global mandate. The colours of the Communications and Electronics Branch (French Grey over Dark Blue) have been selected for the field of the badge.
Motto
Meaning "Anywhere, anytime".
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 3, 2001, in Volume 135, page 4056 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the Unit, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Suzzann Wright
Recipient Information
Military Institution