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414 Electronic Warfare Support Squadron
Gatineau, Quebec
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
March 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 36
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Blazon
Badge
Argent a knight in armour mounted on a horse proper, both liveried Sable and Gules and set on cloud proper;
Motto
TOTIS VIRIBUS;
Symbolism
Badge
During the Second World War, this squadron was known as the “Black Knight Squadron”. The knight symbolizes fair but mortal combat, while the cloud indicates air combat. Black is the colour of night fighters. Black, red and white are the squadron’s colours.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “With all our might”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 12, 2011, in Volume 145, page 3517 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not available
Painter
Debra MacGarvie
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military