436 Transport Squadron

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Astra, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
March 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 125

Badge of the 436 Transport Squadron
Badge of the 436 Transport Squadron
 
Badge of the 436 Transport Squadron

Badge of the 436 Transport Squadron

Blazon

Argent an elephant’s head couped Sable armed and carrying a log in its trunk Or;

Symbolism

The elephant carrying a log recalls the squadron’s service as a transport unit from a base in India during the Second World War.

Motto

Blazon

ONUS PORTAMUS;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “We carry the load”.
 

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 436 Transport SquadronLetters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of the 436 Transport 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 May 1946.