- The Governor General of Canada
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3 Canadian Support Group
Montréal, Quebec
Approval of a Badge
May 1, 1998
Vol. III, p. 411
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Blazon
Badge
Argent upon a base wavy Or edged Vert a dragon rampant Vert its under belly and under neck Or and triple headed of an eagle lion and dolphin also Or;
Motto
AGIR;
Symbolism
Badge
The base recalls the unit’s service in the Middle East, while the dragon with three heads refers to the unit’s role of supporting Canada’s maritime, land and air forces.
Motto
Meaning "To act".
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 4, 2006, in Volume 140, page 429 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
The recipient's emblems have been subsequently confirmed in the name of 3 Canadian Support Unit in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Vol. VI, p. 40, 15 March 2011.