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401 Helicopter Operational Training Squadron

Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
November 20, 2008
Vol. V, p. 370

Badge of the 401 Helicopter Operational Training Squadron
Badge of the 401 Helicopter Operational Training Squadron

Badge of the 401 Helicopter Operational Training Squadron

Blazon

Argent a mountain sheep’s head caboshed Sable accorné Or;

Symbolism

The mountain sheep, indigenous to many parts of Canada, is known for its great stamina and fighting power.

Motto of the 401 Helicopter Operational Training Squadron

Blazon

MORS CELERRIMA HOSTIBUS;

Symbolism

Meaning “The swiftest death for the enemy”.

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 401 Helicopter Operational Training Squadron Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of the 401 Helicopter Operational Training 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 on 1 February 1974.