- The Governor General of Canada
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Canadian Forces Joint Operational Support Group
Kingston, Ontario
Confirmation of a Badge
November 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 231
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Blazon
Arms
Azure a maple leaf environed by five large links connected by five small links and surmounting lines of latitude and longitude Or, all within the Badge Frame for Miscellaneous Formations/Groups;
Motto
PRAESIDIO VIRIBUS;
Symbolism
Arms
These elements represent the separate functions of engineering, logistics, communication, military police, health care and vehicle and equipment maintenance joined together to support Canadian Armed Forces operations anywhere on the globe. The maple leaf indicates the unit’s Canadian identity.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “Supporting the forces.”
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 Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, and Cathy Bursey-Sabourin, Fraser Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military