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400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron
Borden, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
November 20, 2008
Vol. V, p. 369
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Blazon
Badge
Argent two tomahawks in saltire Or surmounted by an eagle’s head erased Gules;
Motto
PERCUSSURI VIGILES;
Symbolism
Badge
The eagle’s head refers to the squadron’s role as a reconnaissance unit on army cooperation work. The tomahawks indicate the type of aircraft with which the squadron was once equipped.
Motto
Meaning “Watchmen ready to strike”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 20, 2010, in Volume 144, page 440 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not applicable
Painter
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military
The badge was originally approved September 1942.