- The Governor General of Canada
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Fifth Maritime Operations Group
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Approval of a Badge
August 1, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 163
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Blazon
Badge
Gules four bendlets reversed wavy Azure a sea Cerberus Or gorged of a collar Sable garnished Argent holding under the dexter arm a trident Or fesswise;
Motto
STRENGTH IN DIVERSITY;
Symbolism
Badge
The field represents the naval environment. Its colours have a double meaning; the first is the various waters in which the Group's elements are operating: blue for the deep waters where submarines and Naval Control of Shipping operate, and red for the littoral waters where Harbour Defence, Divers and Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels operate. The second meaning is the bilingual aspect of the Group's elements and personnel. In Greek and Roman mythologies, Cerberus is the three-headed dog guarding the underworld. This monster represents the Group's main mission to guard the East Coast of Canada. It has been transformed into a sea monster to better represent the naval aspect of the Group.
Motto
Not applicable
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 3, 2001, in Volume 136, page 4056 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Carl Gagnon, assisted by Charles Maier, Athabaska Herald, and the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Suzzann Wright
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military