427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron

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Petawawa, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
March 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 120

Badge of the 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron
Badge of the 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron
 
Badge of the 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron

Badge of the 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron

Blazon

Argent a maple leaf Vert overall a lion rampant Or;

Symbolism

The lion represents England and the maple leaf Canada. Together, they indicate that this Canadian squadron was formed in England during the Second World War.

Motto

Blazon

FERTE MANUS CERTAS;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “Strike with a sure hand”.
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2012 in Volume 146, page 3054 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of the 427 Special Operations Aviation SquadronLetters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of the 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available

Painter

Not available

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Military Institution

Other Information

The badge was originally approved in October 1943.