- The Governor General of Canada
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Cyber Operator of the Canadian Armed Forces
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
December 15, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 311
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Blazon
Badge
A chess knight Or;
Symbolism
Badge
The silhouette of a knight, which moves around the chessboard in a unique way and can be used to attack and to defend, represents the agility and speed required for cyber operations.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 27, 2021, in Volume 155, page 1320 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
Military