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Canadian Forces Support Group (Ottawa-Gatineau)

Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
April 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 86

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Blazon

Badge

A roundel per pale Argent and Sable charged with a mullet of seven points per pale Azure and Or, within the Miscellaneous Formations/Groups Badge frame;

Motto

SERVICE • EXCELLENCE;

Symbolism

Badge

For the Support Group, blue symbolizes service and gold, excellence, thus alluding to its motto. The black and white background indicates that it offers its services night and day; the seven rays of the star indicate that these services are available seven days a week. The rays also highlight that the Group is instrumental in supporting the work of the commands of the Canadian Armed Forces. The star radiating in all directions indicates that the Group offers support to all units of the Forces, wherever they may be deployed on the planet.

Motto

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 29, 2022, in Volume 156, page 5124 of the Canada Gazette.

Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of Fabienne Fusade, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter
D. Robert Tunstall

Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek

Recipient Information

Military Institution
Military