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Borden, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
November 20, 2008
Vol. V, p. 369
Badge of the 400 Tactical Helicopter SquadronBlazonArgent two tomahawks in saltire Or surmounted by an eagle’s head erased Gules; SymbolismThe 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. |
MottoBlazonPERCUSSURI VIGILES; SymbolismMeaning “Watchmen ready to strike”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 20, 2010 in Volume 144, page 440 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not applicable PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeMilitary Institution Other InformationThe badge was originally approved September 1942. |