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Canadian Forces National Counter-Intelligence Unit

Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
March 1, 1999
Vol. III, p. 418

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Blazon

Badge

Upon a representation of a terrestrial globe proper a compass rose Argent charged with the head of a North-West coast thunderbird Argent Sable and Gules;

Motto

EX VERITAS ET VIGILANTIA VICTORIA;


Symbolism

Badge

The globe symbolizes the domestic and overseas operations for which this unit is responsible, while the compass rose and thunderbird head recall the unit's role of providing protection, wise counsel and direction.

Motto

Meaning "Out of truth and vigilance victory".


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)
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Painter
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Calligrapher
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Recipient Information

Military Institution
Military