Canadian Forces Real Property Operations Group

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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
February 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 56

Badge of the Canadian Forces Real Property Operations Group
Badge of the Canadian Forces Real Property Operations Group
 
Badge of the Canadian Forces Real Property Operations Group

Badge of the Canadian Forces Real Property Operations Group

Blazon

Or fretty Gules, on a rocky mount a Martello tower Argent, all within a bordure Azure and enclosed by the Miscellaneous Badge Frame (A wreath of maple leaves, overall in base a scroll Or inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable, in chief the Royal Crown proper);

Symbolism

The tower symbolizes strength and efficiency in architecture, engineering, planning, construction and technology, the Group’s main areas of activity. The latticework not only represents the infrastructure and networks built and maintained by the Group but also the highly specialized and diversified teams behind that work. The blue and red colours are emblematic of the Canadian Military Engineers, whose work is fundamental within the Group and in support of the mission of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Motto

Blazon

OPERANDI SUCCESSUM AGENS;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “Enabling operational success.”

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 17, 2018 in Volume 152, page 3857 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of the Canadian Forces Real Property Operations GroupLetters patent approving the heraldic emblems of the Canadian Forces Real Property Operations Group

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Samy Khalid, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

D. Robert Tunstall

Calligrapher

Kathy Feig

Recipient Type

Military Institution