Space Insignia

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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
April 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 348

Space Insignia
Space Insignia
 
Space Insignia

Space Insignia

Blazon

A roundel charged with a terrestrial globe encircled by a satellite in orbit and within a laurel wreath issuant from a maple leaf Or;

Symbolism

The globe represents the Earth as viewed from space. The satellite evokes outer space. The laurel leaves symbolize excellence in training and execution of duty. The maple leaf represents the service to Canada of the Canadian Space Specialists.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 14, 2015 in Volume 149, page 504 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent approving the Space InsigniaLetters patent approving the Space Insignia

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Debra MacGarvie

Calligrapher

Shirley Mangione

Recipient Type

Military Institution