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402 Squadron

Winnipeg, Manitoba
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
November 20, 2008
Vol. V, p. 371

Badge of the 402 Squadron
Badge of the 402 Squadron

Badge of the 402 Squadron

Blazon

Argent a grizzly bear totem of the North Pacific Coast First Nations statant affronty proper;

Symbolism

The grizzly bear holds a prominent place in Indigenous mythology and is believed to have supernatural powers.

Motto of the 402 Squadron

Blazon

WE STAND ON GUARD;

Symbolism

Not applicable

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 402 Squadron Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of the 402 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 April 1974.