- The Governor General of Canada
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14 Construction Engineering Squadron
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of a Badge
March 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 42
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Blazon
Badge
Argent on a maple leaf Gules a beaver couchant on logs Or, in base three barrulets wavy;
Motto
CONSTRUIRE;
Symbolism
Badge
The badge features the national colours, red and white. The unit’s service to the nation is underlined by the red maple leaf, while the beaver is the most recognizable emblem of Canadian military engineering. The three wavy blue lines symbolize maritime flights.
Motto
Meaning “To construct”.
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
The recipient's emblems were originally recorded in the name of 14 Airfield Engineering Squadron in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume IV, page 175, 28 June 2001.