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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
January 15, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 225
Badge of the Canadian Joint Warfare CentreBlazonA plate charged with a spider’s web throughout Sable overall a spider Gules, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and environed by a wreath of maple leaves issuant from an annulus, overall in base a scroll Or inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable; SymbolismThe spider represents wisdom, hard work, patience and creativity. Its web symbolizes catching and integrating loose ideas to foster innovative and tangible results. |
MottoBlazonNOVITAS ET INVENTIO; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Innovation and creativity.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 28, 2020 in Volume 154, page 694 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Department of National Defence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |