- The Governor General of Canada
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Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
March 1, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 302
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Blazon
Badge
Azure a globe composed of lines of latitude and longitude Argent issuant from dexter base and charged with a maple leaf Gules, in chief a satellite Argent;
Motto
E VISIS VERITAS;
Symbolism
Badge
The globe symbolizes the worldwide outreach and service of CFJIC and provides some continuity from the previous emblem. The maple leaf indicates the unit's service to Canada. The satellite is an important tool in the acquisition of images, and it is representative of the new technology that plays a vital role in the unit's work.
Motto
Meaning "From images,truth".
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on June 11, 2005, in Volume 139, page 2036 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the Unit, assisted by Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, and the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Nancy Ellis
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military