- The Governor General of Canada
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2 Canadian Air Division
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Approval of a Badge
April 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 45
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Blazon
Badge
Argent two torches in saltire Sable enflamed proper surmounted by an eagle volant affronté, the head to the dexter Or;
Motto
CUSTOS SCIENTIAE;
Symbolism
Badge
The eagle is a common symbol used in air force badges. The torches are taken from the badges of the former Training Command and 14 Training Group. They illustrate the main functions of the 2 Canadian Air Division: doctrine, training and education. Their number recalls the name of the Division.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “Guardian of knowledge”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 12, 2011, in Volume 145, page 3516 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military