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Astra, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
March 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 117
Badge of the 424 Transport and Rescue SquadronBlazonArgent a tyger’s head erased Or langued Azure; SymbolismThe tiger’s is a symbol of Hamilton, Ontario, nicknamed “Tiger Town”, the city having adopted the squadron during the Second World War. |
MottoBlazonCASTIGANDOS CASTIGAMUS; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “We chastise those who deserve to be chastised”. |
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 PainterPalina Klimava CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution Other InformationThe badge was originally approved in June 1945. |