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NATO Integrated Communications System (Canadian Component)

Folly Lakes, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of a Badge
April 20, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 706

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Blazon

Badge

Azure two lightning bolts in saltire Or, overall a compass rose charged with a maple leaf, the whole interwined with orbiting electrons and within an orle Argent;

Motto

IN THE SERVICE OF PEACE;


Symbolism

Badge

The lightning bolts and orbiting electrons indicate the integration of communications methods and devices. The compass rose and the orle are the emblem of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The maple leaf represents Canada’s commitment in support of NATO.

Motto

Not applicable.


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 31, 2018, in Volume 152, page 894 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Not available

Painter
* Not available / Non disponible

Calligrapher
* Not available / Non disponible


Recipient Information

Military Institution
Military

The Badge was originally approved by the Right Honourable Jeanne Sauvé, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, in April 1988.