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7 Communication Group

Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
June 15, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 732

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Blazon

Badge

Azure a red-tailed hawk affronty proper, head to the dexter, perched on a guard wire and line Or;

Motto

SITÔT DIT, SITÔT FAIT;


Symbolism

Badge

Blue is one of the colours of the Communication and Electronic Branch. The guard wire and line allude to secure, resilient and sustainable communications networks. The red-tailed hawk is commonly seen in Canada. It carries the symbolism of power, sharp vision and swift intervention. Its position illustrates the mission of the group, to oversee communications networks.

Motto

This French phrase means “No sooner said than done”.


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)
Original concept of the 7 Communication Group and Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter
Robert Grey

Calligrapher
Kathy Feig


Recipient Information

Military Institution
Military