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Canadian Forces Joint Operations Group

Kingston, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
May 1, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 162

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Blazon

Badge

A globe Sable displaying lines of latitude and longitude charged with a fouled anchor Or surmounted by two Crusader's swords in saltire Argent hilts and pommels Or and overall an eagle volant affronté the head to the sinister also Or;

Motto

SIMUL MILITAMUS;


Symbolism

Badge

The globe represents the world-wide context in which the Group must be prepared to operate. The anchor swords and eagle represent the fact that operations coordinated by the Group involve joint action by sea, land and air forces.

Motto

Meaning "We fight as one".


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 Charles Maier, Athabaska Herald, and the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority

Painter
Robert Grey

Calligrapher
Suzzann Wright


Recipient Information

Military Institution