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No. 119 (Bomber Reconnaissance)

Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
November 20, 2008
Vol. V, p. 366

Badge of the No. 119 (Bomber Reconnaissance)
Badge of the No. 119 (Bomber Reconnaissance)

Badge of the No. 119 (Bomber Reconnaissance)

Blazon

Argent a pellet charged with a tiger’s face proper;

Symbolism

The tiger’s head is associated with the city of Hamilton, Ontario, where the squadron was formed. The tiger’s speed and effectiveness in action were consonant with the squadron’s aircraft. It is the habit of the tiger to spring on its prey from above, which is symbolic of the squadron’s dive-bombing actions.

Motto of the No. 119 (Bomber Reconnaissance)

Blazon

NOLI ME TANGERE;

Symbolism

Meaning “Touch me not”.

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 No. 119 (Bomber Reconnaissance) Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of the No. 119 (Bomber Reconnaissance)

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not applicable

Painter

* Not applicable / Sans objet

Calligrapher

* Not applicable / Sans objet

Recipient Type

Military Institution

Notes

The badge was originally approved on 1 October 1942.