Canadian Forces National Investigation Service, Canada

CANADIAN FORCES NATIONAL INVESTIGATION SERVICE, CANADA

Official blazon

Badge: Argent a thunderbird’s head Argent embellished Sable and Gules environed by two branches of laurel Vert.
Motto: VIRTUS • OFFICIUM • VERITAS.

Origin/meaning

The thunderbird’s head evokes the unit’s role of providing protection, wise counsel and direction. The laurel branches symbolize the quest for excellence. Motto: Meaning “Excellence, duty, truth”. Original concept of Captain Dennis Bates, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

The badge was approved on February 20, 2009.

Literature: Image from https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/military-identity-system/canadian-forces-badges/

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