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Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of a Badge
January 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 102
Badge of the Canadian Security Intelligence ServiceBlazonOn a square Argent a maple leaf Gules within a palisade Azure edged Or and insigned by the Royal Crown proper; SymbolismBlue and gold are the colours of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, which was responsible for national security intelligence prior to July 16, 1984, when the Service began operations. The palisade symbolizes the defensive role of the agency against threats to national security. The Royal Crown represents the protection of the peace on behalf of the Sovereign. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 17, 2007 in Volume 141, page 588 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Harold Diceman. PainterHarold Diceman CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeCivil Institution
Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally approved by Her Majesty the Queen in June 1985. |