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401 Tactical Fighter Squadron

Cold Lake, Alberta
Confirmation of a Badge
March 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 160

Badge of the 401 Tactical Fighter Squadron
Badge of the 401 Tactical Fighter Squadron

Badge of the 401 Tactical Fighter Squadron

Blazon

Argent a mountain sheep’s head caboshed Sable accorné Or, all within the Badge Frame for Flying Squadrons;

Symbolism

The mountain sheep, indigenous to many parts of Canada, is known for its great stamina and fighting power.

Motto of the 401 Tactical Fighter Squadron

Blazon

MORS CELERRIMA HOSTIBUS;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “The swiftest death for the enemy.”

Background

Canada Gazette Information

Since 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette
Letters patent confirming the heraldic emblems of the 401 Tactical Fighter Squadron

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not Available

Painter

* Not available / Non disponible

Calligrapher

* Not applicable / Sans objet

Recipient Type

Military Institution

Notes

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the name of the 401 Helicopter Operational Training Squadron in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume V, page 370, 20 November 2008.