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Montréal, Quebec
Approval of a Badge and a Formation Patch
October 20, 2017
Vol. VII, p. 5
Badge of the 2nd Canadian Division Support GroupBlazonAzure a castle Argent, within the Support Group Badge Frame (An annulus Or inscribed GROUPE DE SOUTIEN • SUPPORT GROUP in letters Sable, charged in base with a torteau bordered and set with the group’s number Or, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, environed by nine points surmounting a wreath of maple leaves Or, and above a scroll proper inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable); SymbolismBlue is the colour of the 2nd Canadian Division. The castle and the motto are taken from the badge of the 5 Area Support Group, the predecessor unit. The three towers of the castle symbolize the support group units, located in Valcartier, Saint-Jean and Montreal. |
MottoBlazonSERVIR AVEC HONNEUR ET PERSÉVÉRANCE; SymbolismThis French phrase means “To serve with honour and perseverance”; |
Formation Patch of the 2nd Canadian Division Support GroupBlazonFormation Patch: An escutcheon Azure charged with a castle Argent in base a torteau bordered and charged with the group’s number Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 17, 2018 in Volume 152, page 898 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Department of National Defence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherYolande Lessard Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |