- The Governor General of Canada
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Fourth Maritime Operations Group
Victoria, British Columbia
Approval of a Badge
August 1, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 164
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Blazon
Badge
Barry wavy Argent and Azure a trident head Gules issuant from the base;
Motto
TAKEN AT THE FLOOD;
Symbolism
Badge
The badge signifies the Group's responsibility to use naval forces to defend Canada's West Coast.
Motto
Not applicable
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
Military