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Cold Lake, Alberta
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
November 20, 2008
Vol. V, p. 376
Badge of the 409 Tactical Fighter SquadronBlazonArgent a cloak Sable its cord and lining Azure surmounted by a crossbow Or; SymbolismThe crossbow in front of a dark cloak indicates the unit’s original role as night fighter squadron. |
MottoBlazonMEDIA NOX MERIDIES NOSTER; SymbolismMeaning “Midnight is our noon”. |
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 1971. |