19 Wing

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Lazo, British Columbia
Approval of a Badge
March 1, 1996
Vol. III, p. 372

Badge of 19 Wing
Badge of 19 Wing
 
Badge of 19 Wing

Badge of 19 Wing

Blazon

Argent a sharp shinned hawk displayed and perched upon a dogwood branch leaved and flowered all proper;

Symbolism

The sharp shinned hawk, a short winged bird of prey, is indigenous to the area of British Columbia where the unit was formed. Although not large, the bird is forceful. The western dogwood is plentiful and identifies the same area.

Motto

Blazon

VESTIGIA NULLA RETRORSUM;

Symbolism

Meaning "No retreat".

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 4, 2006 in Volume 140, page 428 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent approving the Badge of 19 Wing

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available

Painter

Not available

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Military Institution