406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron

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Shearwater, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of a Badge
March 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 319

Badge of the 406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron
Badge of the 406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron
 
Badge of the 406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron

Badge of the 406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron

Blazon

Argent a lynx salient affronty proper;

Symbolism

The lynx, an animal possessing keen sight at night, typifies the unit’s original role as a night fighter squadron.

Motto

Blazon

WE KILL BY NIGHT;

Symbolism

Not applicable

 

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 406 Maritime Operational Training SquadronLetters patents confirming the Badge of the 406 Maritime Operational Training 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 374.