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1 Canadian Air Division

Winnipeg, Manitoba
Approval of a Badge
July 1, 1997
Vol. III, p. 390

Badge of 1 Canadian Air Division

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Blazon

Badge

Argent in front of a representation of a terrestrial globe Azure the continents Argent an eagle volant affronté the head to the dexter Or holding between the talons three maple leaves conjoined on one stem Gules;

Motto

PER ARDUA AD ASTRA. This Latin phrase means "Through struggles to the star".


Symbolism

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