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Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of a Badge
March 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 42
Badge of 14 Construction Engineering SquadronBlazonArgent on a maple leaf Gules a beaver couchant on logs Or, in base three barrulets wavy; SymbolismThe badge features the national colours, red and white. The unit’s service to the nation is underlined by the red maple leaf, while the beaver is the most recognizable emblem of Canadian military engineering. The three wavy blue lines symbolize maritime flights. |
MottoBlazonCONSTRUIRE; SymbolismMeaning “To construct”. |
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 14 Airfield Engineering Squadron in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume IV, page 175, 28 June 2001. |