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443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron

Victoria, British Columbia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
March 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 131

Badge of the 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron
Badge of the 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron

Badge of the 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron

Blazon

Argent a hornet affronty proper;

Symbolism

The hornet recalls the squadron’s nickname during the Second World War, the “Hornet Squadron”.

Motto of the 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron

Blazon

OUR STING IS DEATH;

Symbolism

Not applicable

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 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of the 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available

Painter

Debra MacGarvie

Calligrapher

Shirley Mangione

Recipient Type

Military Institution

Notes

The badge was originally approved in February 1946.