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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