- The Governor General of Canada
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401 Helicopter Operational Training Squadron
Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
November 20, 2008
Vol. V, p. 370
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Blazon
Badge
Argent a mountain sheep’s head caboshed Sable accorné Or;
Motto
MORS CELERRIMA HOSTIBUS;
Symbolism
Badge
The mountain sheep, indigenous to many parts of Canada, is known for its great stamina and fighting power.
Motto
Meaning “The swiftest death for the enemy”.
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 on 1 February 1974.