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Cold Lake, Alberta
Approval of a Badge
February 1, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 172
Badge of the 4 Airfield Engineering SquadronBlazonArgent on a maple leaf Gules a beaver couchant on a log Or; SymbolismThe badge features the national colours, red and white, enclosed within a ring of blue representing the air force roundel and the unit's pride as a truly Canadian air force unit. The service to the nation is underlined through the maple leaf, while the beaver is the most recognizable representation of Canadian military engineering and recalls the badge of the RCAF Construction and Maintenance unit. The motto refers to the requirement of the unit to deploy anywhere in the world. |
MottoBlazonGLOBAL RESPONSE; SymbolismNot applicable |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2001 in Volume 135, page 4056 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Unit, assisted by Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, and Cathy Sabourin, Fraser Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |