406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron

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Shearwater, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
November 20, 2008
Vol. V, p. 374

Badge of the 406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron
Badge of the 406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron
 
Badge of the 406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron

Badge of the 406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron

Blazon

Argent a lynx salient affronty proper;

Symbolism

The lynx, an animal possessing keen sight at night, typifies the unit’s original role as a night fighter squadron.

Motto

Blazon

WE KILL BY NIGHT;

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 406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not applicable

Painter

Not applicable

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Military Institution

Other Information

The badge was originally approved on 1 August 1973.
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