Flight Surgeon of the Canadian Armed Forces

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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
May 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 80

Badge of a Flight Surgeon of the Canadian Armed Forces
Badge of a Flight Surgeon of the Canadian Armed Forces
 
Badge of a Flight Surgeon of the Canadian Armed Forces

Badge of a Flight Surgeon of the Canadian Armed Forces

Blazon

A rod of Aesculapius Or, its serpent Argent, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, environed by a laurel wreath Gules and between two wings palewise, tips upwards Argent;

Symbolism

The rod of Aesculapius is a traditional symbol of medicine. 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 3859 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of a Flight Surgeon of the Canadian Armed ForcesLetters patent approving the heraldic emblems of a Flight Surgeon of the Canadian Armed Forces

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the Department of National Defence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

D. Robert Tunstall

Calligrapher

Doris Wionzek

Recipient Type

Military Institution