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400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron

Borden, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
November 20, 2008
Vol. V, p. 369

Badge of the 400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron
Badge of the 400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron

Badge of the 400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron

Blazon

Argent two tomahawks in saltire Or surmounted by an eagle’s head erased Gules;

Symbolism

The eagle’s head refers to the squadron’s role as a reconnaissance unit on army cooperation work. The tomahawks indicate the type of aircraft with which the squadron was once equipped.

Motto of the 400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron

Blazon

PERCUSSURI VIGILES;

Symbolism

Meaning “Watchmen ready to strike”.

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 400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of the 400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron

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 September 1942.