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Pilot of the Canadian Armed Forces

Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
May 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 73

Badge of a Pilot of the Canadian Armed Forces
Badge of a Pilot of the Canadian Armed Forces Badge of a Pilot of the Canadian Armed Forces

Badge of a Pilot of the Canadian Armed Forces

Blazon

A maple leaf Argent ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, environed by a laurel wreath Gules and between two wings in fess, tips downwards Argent;

Symbolism

The maple leaf is used to represent a pilot. The Royal Crown represents service to the Sovereign. Wings, the laurel wreath and the Royal Crown are common features of the flying and occupation badges of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 17, 2018 in Volume 152, page 3858 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of the Pilot of the Canadian Armed Forces Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of the Pilot of the Canadian Armed Forces Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of the Pilot of the Canadian Armed Forces Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of the Pilot of the Canadian Armed Forces

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