405 Long Range Patrol Squadron

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Greenwood, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of a Badge
March 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 318

Badge of the 405 Long Range Patrol Squadron
Badge of the 405 Long Range Patrol Squadron
 
Badge of the 405 Long Range Patrol Squadron

Badge of the 405 Long Range Patrol Squadron

Blazon

Argent an eagle’s head erased contourné proper holding in its beak a sprig of three maple leaves Vert;

Symbolism

The eagle’s head, suggesting leadership, is derived from the pathfinder badge.

Motto

Blazon

DUCIMUS;

Symbolism

This Latin word means “We lead” and refers to the fact that this was the first bomber squadron overseas, and the only pathfinder force squadron.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on October 25, 2014 in Volume 148, page 2733 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent confirming the Badge of the 405 Long Range Patrol SquadronLetters patent confirming the Badge of the 405 Long Range Patrol Squadron

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available

Painter

Robert Grey

Calligrapher

Shirley Mangione

Recipient Type

Military Institution

Other Information

A painting of this Badge was made subsequent to the confirmation in Vol. V, page 373.