Royal Canadian Logistics Service of the Canadian Armed Forces

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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
December 20, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 131

Badge of the Royal Canadian Logistics Service of the Canadian Armed Forces
Badge of the Royal Canadian Logistics Service of the Canadian Armed Forces
 
Badge of the Royal Canadian Logistics Service of the Canadian Armed Forces

Badge of the Royal Canadian Logistics Service of the Canadian Armed Forces

Blazon

Two chain links interlaced in saltire Argent, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, environed by a laurel wreath Gules and flanked to the dexter by a wing fesswise Argent;

Symbolism

The two chain links interlaced in saltire are a traditional symbol of logistics. The Royal Crown represents service to the Sovereign. Wings, the laurel wreath and the Royal Crown are common features of the trade and occupational badges of the Canadian Armed Forces.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 23, 2019 in Volume 153, page 1081 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of the Royal Canadian Logistics Service of the Canadian Armed ForcesLetters patent approving the heraldic emblems of the Royal Canadian Logistics Service of the Canadian Armed Forces

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the Department of National Defence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

D. Robert Tunstall

Calligrapher

Yolande Lessard

Recipient Type

Military Institution