- The Governor General of Canada
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6 Canadian Combat Support Brigade
Oromocto, New Brunswick
Approval of a Badge and a Formation Patch
June 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 191
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Blazon
Arms
(Formation patch) An escutcheon Sable charged with a maple leaf Gules edged and surmounted by a peregrine falcon stooping affronty, in base the number 6, all within an orle Or;
Badge
A pellet charged with a maple leaf Gules edged and surmounted by a peregrine falcon stooping affronty Or, all within the Independent Infantry Brigade Groups and Equivalents Badge Frame;
Motto
TOTUM ACIEI SPATIUM;
Symbolism
Arms
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The red maple leaf on black is based on the uniform patch of the 4 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, which, during the Cold War period, had a similar international expeditionary function to the 6 Canadian Combat Support Brigade. The maple leaf also alludes to the unique scope of the Brigade’s activities across Canada and in supporting the whole of the Canadian Armed Forces. The peregrine falcon is a bird able to oversee a situation from high up and to react with speed.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “The entire battle space,” and alludes to the support given by the Brigade to military units in a combat scenario.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 1, 1900, in Volume 0, page 0 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the 6 Canadian Combat Support Brigade, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Yolande Lessard
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military