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19 Wing
Lazo, British Columbia
Approval of a Badge
March 1, 1996
Vol. III, p. 372
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Blazon
Badge
Argent a sharp shinned hawk displayed and perched upon a dogwood branch leaved and flowered all proper;
Motto
VESTIGIA NULLA RETRORSUM;
Symbolism
Badge
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
Meaning "No retreat".