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Astra, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
November 1, 1996
Vol. III, p. 377
Badge of 8 Air Maintenance SquadronBlazonArgent a representation of Sleipnir rampant Sable crined queued and hoofed Or; SymbolismIn Norse mythology, Sleipnir was the eight-legged magical horse of the god Odin. Sleipnir was always prepared to transport Odin through the heavens and over the seas. Sleipnir symbolizes support, transportation and flight. The many legs suggest the various sections within this unit. |
MottoBlazonCONJUNCTIS VIRIBUS; SymbolismMeaning "With combined powers". |
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 |