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423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron

Shearwater, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
March 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 39

Badge of the 423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron
Badge of the 423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron

Badge of the 423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron

Blazon

Argent a bald eagle stooping proper;

Symbolism

The bald eagle, a powerful bird of prey found on the Atlantic Coast, symbolizes the maritime operations of the squadron. The Motto refers to its role as a coastal unit.

Motto of the 423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron

Blazon

QUAERIMUS ET PETIMUS;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “We search and attack”.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 12, 2011 in Volume 145, page 3517 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of the 423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of 423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available

Painter

Debra MacGarvie

Calligrapher

Shirley Mangione

Recipient Type

Military Institution