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Aeromedical Evacuation of the Canadian Armed Forces

Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
May 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 82

Badge of Aeromedical Evacuation of the Canadian Armed Forces
Badge of Aeromedical Evacuation of the Canadian Armed Forces Badge of Aeromedical Evacuation of the Canadian Armed Forces

Badge of Aeromedical Evacuation of the Canadian Armed Forces

Blazon

A 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;

Symbolism

The 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.

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 Aeromedical Evacuation of the Canadian Armed Forces Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of Aeromedical Evacuation of the Canadian Armed Forces Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of Aeromedical Evacuation of the Canadian Armed Forces Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of Aeromedical Evacuation of the Canadian Armed Forces

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