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Electrical Generation Systems Technician of the Royal Canadian Air Force

Ottawa, Ontario, Cameroon
Approval of a Badge
November 20, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 303

Badge of an Electrical Generation Systems Technician of the Royal Canadian Air Force
Badge of an Electrical Generation Systems Technician of the Royal Canadian Air Force Badge of an Electrical Generation Systems Technician of the Royal Canadian Air Force

Badge of an Electrical Generation Systems Technician of the Royal Canadian Air Force

Blazon

Two lightning bolts in saltire Argent between in chief a triangle Gules charged with a sine wave inverted Sable and in base a piston palewise Azure embellished Argent, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, environed by a laurel wreath Gules and flanked to the dexter by a wing fesswise Argent;

Symbolism

The sine wave, lightning bolts and piston represent the work of an Electrical Generation Systems Technician. The triangle refers to three sides of the trade, namely mechanical, electrical and electronic. The Royal Crown symbolizes service to the Sovereign. The frame composed of one or two wings, a laurel wreath and the Royal Crown is common to all trade and occupational badges of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 27, 2021 in Volume 155, page 1319 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of Electrical Generation Systems Technician of the Royal Canadian Air Force Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of Electrical Generation Systems Technician of the Royal Canadian Air Force Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of Electrical Generation Systems Technician of the Royal Canadian Air Force Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of Electrical Generation Systems Technician of the Royal Canadian Air Force

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