- The Governor General of Canada
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409 Tactical Fighter Squadron
Cold Lake, Alberta
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
November 20, 2008
Vol. V, p. 376
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Blazon
Badge
Argent a cloak Sable its cord and lining Azure surmounted by a crossbow Or;
Motto
MEDIA NOX MERIDIES NOSTER;
Symbolism
Badge
The crossbow in front of a dark cloak indicates the unit’s original role as night fighter squadron.
Motto
Meaning “Midnight is our noon”.
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 1971.