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Canadian Forces School of Survival and Aeromedical Training

Winnipeg, Manitoba
Approval of a Badge
April 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 46

Badge of the Canadian Forces School of Survival and Aeromedical Training
Badge of the Canadian Forces School of Survival and Aeromedical Training Badge of the Canadian Forces School of Survival and Aeromedical Training

Badge of the Canadian Forces School of Survival and Aeromedical Training

Blazon

Argent semé of mullets Azure, a triangle Vert charged with a rod of Aesculapius Or;

Symbolism

The triangle is taken from the badge of the Survival Training School, and the stars and rod of Aesculapius are taken from that of the Canadian Forces School of Aeromedical Training, the latter being redesignated the Canadian Forces School of Survival and Aeromedical Training. The stars symbolize a night sky and represent the air component of the school. The triangle is a symbol of danger and illustrates the survival component of the school. Its green colour evokes the forest. The rod of Aesculapius symbolizes medicine.

Motto of the Canadian Forces School of Survival and Aeromedical Training

Blazon

INSTITUERE • SUPERARE • PUGNARE;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “To train, to survive, to fight”.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 12, 2011 in Volume 145, page 3516 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent approving the Badge of the Canadian Forces School of Survival and Aeromedical Training Letters patent approving the Badge of the Canadian Forces School of Survival and Aeromedical Training Letters patent approving the Badge of the Canadian Forces School of Survival and Aeromedical Training Letters patent approving the Badge of the Canadian Forces School of Survival and Aeromedical Training

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