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409 Tactical Fighter Squadron

Cold Lake, Alberta
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
November 20, 2008
Vol. V, p. 376

Badge of the 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron
Badge of the 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron

Badge of the 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron

Blazon

Argent a cloak Sable its cord and lining Azure surmounted by a crossbow Or;

Symbolism

The crossbow in front of a dark cloak indicates the unit’s original role as night fighter squadron.

Motto of the 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron

Blazon

MEDIA NOX MERIDIES NOSTER;

Symbolism

Meaning “Midnight is our noon”.

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 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of the 409 Tactical Fighter 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 1971.