- The Governor General of Canada
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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
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Painter
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Calligrapher
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Recipient Information
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