1 Wing

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Kingston, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
August 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 205

Badge of 1 Wing
Badge of 1 Wing
 
Badge of 1 Wing

Badge of 1 Wing

Blazon

A hurt charged with a bat affronty volant bendwise proper surmounting a radar reflector Argent, all within an annulus Bleu Celeste fimbriated and inscribed 1 WING 1 ESCADRE in letters Or, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and environed by a wreath of maple leaves, overall in base a scroll Or inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable;

Symbolism

The bat is known for its ability as an agile hunter that flies during the night or day. The radar reflector is indicative of the technological elements in aerial warfare.

Motto

Blazon

PACEM ARMATUS AMO;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “I love peace; nevertheless, I am armed.”

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 28, 2020 in Volume 154, page 692 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of 1 WingLetters patent approving the heraldic emblems of 1 Wing

Additional Information

Creator(s)

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

Painter

Robert Grey

Calligrapher

Doris Wionzek

Recipient Type

Military Institution