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3 Wing Bagotville

Alouette, Quebec
Approval of a Badge
September 14, 1988
Vol. I, p. 5

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Blazon

Badge

Argent on an Eagle, wings displayed inverted Sable armed and langued Gules, three maple leaves in fess Or;

Motto

AGMEN PRIMUM LIBERTATIS;


Symbolism

Badge

The eagle symbolizes the strength, swiftness, and fighting spirit of the unit. The three maple leaves relate to the unit’s name.

Motto

This Latin phrase means "Vanguard of liberty".


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on June 8, 2013, in Volume 147, page 1354 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

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Calligrapher
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Recipient Information

Military Institution
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