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404 Long Range Patrol and Training Squadron

Greenwood, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
February 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 499

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Blazon

Badge

Argent a bison’s head couped proper;

Motto

READY TO FIGHT;


Symbolism

Badge

The bison is fiercely protective of its own, thus reflecting the unit’s role as a long range fighter escort.

Motto

Not applicable


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 20, 2010, in Volume 144, page 441 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Not applicable

Painter
Robert Grey

Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione


Recipient Information

Military Institution
Military

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The badge was originally approved July 1968.