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Greenwood, Nova Scotia
Approval of a Badge
February 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 113
Badge of the 14 Software Engineering SquadronBlazonArgent a hurt overall a snowy owl contourné perched on a scroll, its spindle proper, ribbonned Vert; SymbolismThe blue disc alludes to the Royal Canadian Air Force. The snowy owl is indigenous to the area where the squadron is based. Owls are also perceived to be wise and intelligent, two essential qualities for software engineers. The scroll represents a roll of computer paper, once commonly printed in green and white, and symbolizes the unit’s role in producing software. |
MottoBlazonPETERE CUM SAPIENTIA; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “To seek with wisdom”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2012 in Volume 146, page 3054 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 the Aurora Software Development Unit in December 1981. |