- The Governor General of Canada
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Operations Support Centre (Pacific)
Esquimalt, British Columbia
Approval of a Badge
March 1, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 301
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Blazon
Badge
Azure a bust of the Goddess Athena Or;
Motto
(in Greek);
Symbolism
Badge
Since the unit's function is to provide primary operational advice and guidance, the reference to Athena recalls her status as the goddess of reason in war and peace.
Motto
Meaning "Athena, Guardian of the City".
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on June 11, 2005, in Volume 139, page 2036 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the Unit, assisted by Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, Cathy Sabourin, Fraser Herald, and the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Debra MacGarvie
Calligrapher
Nancy Ellis
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military