Canadian Forces Military Police Group, Canada

CANADIAN FORCES MILITARY POLICE GROUP, CANADA

Official blazon

Badge: Sable a thunderbird in West Coast First Nations style displayed proper.
Motto: DISCIPLINARE PER EXEMPLUM;

Origin/meaning

In the mythology of the First Nations of the West Coast, the thunderbird is a symbol of supremacy and power. It is also a protective spirit, one who gives wise counsel and guards the community against evil and misfortune. The black background symbolizes authority. Motto This Latin phrase means “To discipline by example”.

The badge was approved July 15, 2014.

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