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Cold Lake, Alberta
Confirmation of a Badge
March 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 41
Badge of 4 Construction Engineering SquadronBlazonArgent on a maple leaf Gules a beaver couchant on logs Or; SymbolismThe badge features the national colours, red and white. The unit’s service to the nation is underlined through the maple leaf, while the beaver is the most recognizable representation of Canadian military engineering and recalls the badge of the Royal Canadian Air Force Construction and Maintenance unit. The motto refers to the capacity of the unit to deploy anywhere in the world. |
MottoBlazonGLOBAL RESPONSE; 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 Other InformationThe recipient's emblems were originally recorded in the name of 4 Airfield Engineering Squadron in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume IV, page 172, 19 February 2001. |