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Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
November 20, 2008
Vol. V, p. 370
Badge of the 401 Helicopter Operational Training SquadronBlazonArgent a mountain sheep’s head caboshed Sable accorné Or; SymbolismThe mountain sheep, indigenous to many parts of Canada, is known for its great stamina and fighting power. |
MottoBlazonMORS CELERRIMA HOSTIBUS; SymbolismMeaning “The swiftest death for the enemy”. |
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 on 1 February 1974. |