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Aerospace Engineering of the Royal Canadian Air Force

Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
September 15, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 278

Badge of Aerospace Engineering of the Royal Canadian Air Force
Badge of Aerospace Engineering of the Royal Canadian Air Force Badge of Aerospace Engineering of the Royal Canadian Air Force

Badge of Aerospace Engineering of the Royal Canadian Air Force

Blazon

An arrowhead Argent overall a maple leaf Gules, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, environed by a laurel wreath Gules and flanked to the dexter by a wing fesswise Argent;

Symbolism

The maple leaf and arrowhead represent Canada and the field of aerospace engineering. The Royal Crown symbolizes service to the Sovereign. The badge 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 1317 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of Aerospace Engineering of the Royal Canadian Air Force Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of Aerospace Engineering of the Royal Canadian Air Force Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of Aerospace Engineering of the Royal Canadian Air Force Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of Aerospace Engineering of the Royal Canadian Air Force

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