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Nanaimo, British Columbia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
February 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 500
Badge of the 748 (Nanaimo) Communication SquadronBlazonArgent a raven in a northwest coast First Nations style affronty proper; SymbolismThe raven evokes a legend of the Snanaimooh, the people of the Nanaimo region where the unit is located. In this legend, the raven is the great messenger. Here, it symbolizes the unifying force of modern communications. |
MottoBlazonTEYMUT; SymbolismMeaning “To communicate over great distances”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 20, 2010 in Volume 144, page 441 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |