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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
May 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 82
Badge of Aeromedical Evacuation of the Canadian Armed ForcesBlazonA hurt overall a branch of maple palewise entwined by a snake Or, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, environed by a laurel wreath Gules and between two wings palewise, tips upwards Argent; SymbolismThe branch of maple entwined by a snake, a variation of a rod of Aesculapius, is used to represent Aeromedical Evacuation. 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 3859 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Department of National Defence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |