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439 Combat Support Squadron

Alouette, Quebec
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
March 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 128

Badge of the 439 Combat Support Squadron

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Blazon

Badge

Argent a fountain overall a sabre-toothed tiger’s head erased proper;

Motto

FANGS OF DEATH;


Symbolism

Badge

The tiger’s head symbolizes the squadron’s nickname, the “Sabre-toothed Squadron”. The fountain refers to the squadron’s pioneering first flight of Sabre aircraft across the Atlantic Ocean.

Motto

Not applicable