- The Governor General of Canada
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Public Affairs Branch
Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of a Badge
June 15, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 737
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Blazon
Badge
Azure a fouled anchor Or surmounted by two swords in saltire proper and an eagle volant affronty head to the sinister Or;
Motto
VERITAS;
Symbolism
Badge
The design uses the central device of the badge of the Canadian Armed Forces. The anchor, the swords and the eagle represent the sea, land and air environments of the Forces.
Motto
This Latin word means “Truth”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 31, 2018, in Volume 152, page 896 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 in January 1985.