10 Experimental Squadron

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Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
November 20, 2008
Vol. V, p. 362

Badge of the 10 Experimental Squadron
Badge of the 10 Experimental Squadron
 
Badge of the 10 Experimental Squadron

Badge of the 10 Experimental Squadron

Blazon

Argent four aircraft propeller blades in cross Azure surmounted by the Roman numeral X Gules charged with a cogwheel Or, in base two bars wavy Azure;

Symbolism

The propeller, cogwheel and waves indicate that this was a Royal Canadian Navy experimental air squadron. The Roman numeral X (10) also alludes to the word “Experimental” in the unit’s title.

Motto

Blazon

SUPERBIA IN PROGRESSUM;

Symbolism

Meaning “Pride in progress”.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 20, 2010 in Volume 144, page 440 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of the 10 Experimental SquadronLetters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of the 10 Experimental Squadron

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not applicable

Painter

Not applicable

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Military Institution

Other Information

The badge was originally approved on 1 April 1957.