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429 Transport Squadron

Astra, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
March 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 121

Badge of the 429 Transport Squadron
Badge of the 429 Transport Squadron

Badge of the 429 Transport Squadron

Blazon

Argent on a grassy mount Vert a bison preparing to charge Gules unguled and accorné Or;

Symbolism

The bison is a fierce and powerful Canadian animal.

Motto of the 429 Transport Squadron

Blazon

FORTUNAE NIHIL;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “Nothing left to chance”.

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 429 Transport Squadron Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of the 429 Transport Squadron

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available

Painter

Palina Klimava

Calligrapher

Shirley Mangione

Recipient Type

Military Institution

Notes

The badge was originally approved in June 1944.