- The Governor General of Canada
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Canadian Joint Warfare Centre
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
January 15, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 225
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Blazon
Badge
A plate charged with a spider’s web throughout Sable overall a spider Gules, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and environed by a wreath of maple leaves issuant from an annulus, overall in base a scroll Or inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable;
Motto
NOVITAS ET INVENTIO;
Symbolism
Badge
The spider represents wisdom, hard work, patience and creativity. Its web symbolizes catching and integrating loose ideas to foster innovative and tangible results.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “Innovation and creativity.”
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 28, 2020, in Volume 154, page 694 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
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military