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Cold Lake, Alberta
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
March 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 37
Badge of the 417 Combat Support SquadronBlazonArgent a sword Azure in bend and a fasces Gules in bend sinister surmounting a palm tree Or; SymbolismThe palm symbolizes the desert and the fact that this squadron fought with the Eighth Army in North Africa during the Second World War. The sword represents air support to the army, and the fasces commemorate the fighting in Italy. |
MottoBlazonSUPPORTING LIBERTY AND JUSTICE; SymbolismNot applicable |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 12, 2011 in Volume 145, page 3517 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |