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Astra, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
September 1, 1995
Vol. III, p. 368
Badge of 8 WingBlazonArgent two bars wavy in base and over all a sixteen point compass rose Azure surmounted by an eagle displayed Or armed langued and beaked Gules; SymbolismThe eagle indicates the Wing’s power for operational missions and tasks. The compass points refer to the many units within the Wing and their wide-ranging ability. The blue wavy bars symbolize the Wing’s current location on the Trent-Severn Waterway. |
MottoBlazonIN OMNIA PARATUS; SymbolismMeaning "Prepared for all things". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 4, 2006 in Volume 140, page 428 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available PainterNot available CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |