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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
February 20, 2009
Vol. V, p. 421
Badge of the Canadian Forces National Investigation ServiceBlazonArgent a thunderbird’s head Argent embellished Sable and Gules environed by two branches of laurel Vert; SymbolismThe thunderbird’s head evokes the unit’s role of providing protection, wise counsel and direction. The laurel branches symbolize the quest for excellence. |
MottoBlazonVIRTUS • OFFICIUM • VERITAS; SymbolismMeaning “Excellence, duty, truth”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 12, 2009 in Volume 143, page 3683 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Captain Dennis Bates, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |