- The Governor General of Canada
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National Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers Support Group
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
January 15, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 224
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Blazon
Badge
Argent a sprig of three maple leaves Vert overall a fouled anchor Or surmounted by two swords in saltire proper and an eagle volant affronty head to the sinister, all within an annulus charged with a rope Or, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and environed by four points in saltire surmounting a wreath of maple leaves, overall in base a scroll Or inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable;
Motto
JUVENTUS • RECTIO • CIVITAS;
Symbolism
Badge
The sprig of green maple leaves is taken from the emblem of the Junior Canadian Rangers. The central device of the badge of the Canadian Armed Forces is found on the cap badge of the Cadet Instructor Cadre. Together, these elements allude to the organizations that comprise the Group, namely the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets, the Royal Canadian Army Cadets, the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, and the Junior Canadian Rangers.
Motto
These Latin words mean “Youth, leadership, citizenship” and allude to the Group’s core tenets of focussing on youth while fostering leadership and good citizenship among young Canadians.
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
David Farrar
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Military Institution