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Winnipeg, Manitoba
Approval of a Badge
April 1, 1998
Vol. III, p. 401
Badge of 17 WingBlazonArgent on a base barry wavy Azure and Argent a birch bark canoe proper in chief an arrowhead érablé in bend Azure; SymbolismThe canoe resting on water recalls the location of 17 Wing in Winnipeg near the meeting of historic waterways. The arrowhead in the shape of the maple leaf refers to the Wing’s varied responsibilities for air defence. |
MottoBlazonHERITAGE; SymbolismNot applicable |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 4, 2006 in Volume 140, page 429 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available PainterNot available CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |