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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
May 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 73
Badge of a Pilot of the Canadian Armed ForcesBlazonA maple leaf Argent ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, environed by a laurel wreath Gules and between two wings in fess, tips downwards Argent; SymbolismThe 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. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 17, 2018 in Volume 152, page 3858 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Department of National Defence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterWendy Quirt CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |