- The Governor General of Canada
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405 Long Range Patrol Squadron
Greenwood, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
November 20, 2008
Vol. V, p. 373
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Blazon
Badge
Argent an eagle’s head erased contourné proper holding in its beak a sprig of three maple leaves Vert;
Motto
DUCIMUS;
Symbolism
Badge
The motto refers to the fact that this was the first bomber squadron overseas, and the only pathfinder force squadron. The eagle’s head, suggesting leadership, is derived from the pathfinder badge.
Motto
Meaning “We lead”.
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 September 1946.