The Viceregal Lion
  1. The Governor General of Canada
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Canadian Forces Support Unit (Europe)

Selfkant, Germany
Approval of a Badge
November 1, 1996
Vol. III, p. 379

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Blazon

Badge

Argent a maple leaf Gules charged with the star of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Argent and Azure;

Motto

OMNIBUS INSERVIRE;


Symbolism

Badge

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) star indicates that Canada is part of NATO, and the maple leaf refers to Canada.

Motto

Meaning "Service to all".


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 4, 2006, in Volume 140, page 428 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Not available

Painter
* Not available / Non disponible

Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet


Recipient Information

Military Institution
Military