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Cyber Operator of the Canadian Armed Forces

Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
December 15, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 311

Badge of Cyber Operator of the Canadian Armed Forces
Badge of Cyber Operator of the Canadian Armed Forces

Badge of Cyber Operator of the Canadian Armed Forces

Blazon

A chess knight Or;

Symbolism

The silhouette of a knight, which moves around the chessboard in a unique way and can be used to attack and to defend, represents the agility and speed required for cyber operations.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 27, 2021 in Volume 155, page 1320 of the Canada Gazette.
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Additional Information

Creator(s)

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

Painter

David Farrar

Calligrapher

Doris Wionzek

Recipient Type

Military Institution