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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