- The Governor General of Canada
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Public Affairs Officer of the Canadian Armed Forces
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
December 20, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 136
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Blazon
Badge
A quill pen and a lightning bolt in saltire surmounted by a sword Argent, overall a maple leaf Gules, all above a scroll Argent, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, environed by a laurel wreath Gules and flanked to the dexter by a wing fesswise Argent;
Symbolism
Badge
The quill pen, lightning bolt, sword, maple leaf and scroll are taken from the Canadian Armed Forces Public Affairs collar badge. The Royal Crown represents service to the Sovereign. Wings, the laurel wreath and the Royal Crown are common features of the trade and occupational badges of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 23, 2019, in Volume 153, page 1081 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the Department of National Defence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
D. Robert Tunstall
Calligrapher
Yolande Lessard
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military