435 Transport and Rescue Squadron

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Winnipeg, Manitoba
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
March 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 124

Badge of the 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron
Badge of the 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron
 
Badge of the 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron

Badge of the 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron

Blazon

Argent a chinthe on a plinth Or;

Symbolism

The chinthe is a legendary monster that guards temples in Burma, where the squadron operated during the Second World War.

Motto

Blazon

CERTI PROVEHENDI;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “Determined on delivery”. The Motto refers to the unit’s activities as a transport squadron.

 

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 435 Transport and Rescue SquadronLetters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of the 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available

Painter

Palina Klimava

Calligrapher

Shirley Mangione

Recipient Type

Military Institution

Other Information

The badge was originally approved in August 1946.