- The Governor General of Canada
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Canadian Forces Intelligence Group
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
November 20, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 468
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Blazon
Badge
Per pale Sable and Argent two compass roses counterchanged flanking the figure of Artemis drawing a bow loaded with two arrows, the upper arrowhead enflamed proper, and standing on a mount Or;
Motto
VENATOR COLLECTOR;
Symbolism
Badge
Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt, represents the Group’s tasks of searching and gathering information. She is shown in a shooting position to indicate that the members of the Group focus on a common target. The compass rose is a symbol traditionally associated with intelligence units. The black and white background indicates that the group operates night and day. The mount evokes the worldwide scope of operations of the Group.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “Hunter-gatherer”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 3, 2015, in Volume 149, page 2338 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
Melissa Aberin
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military