- The Governor General of Canada
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424 Transport and Rescue Squadron
Astra, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
March 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 117
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Blazon
Badge
Argent a tyger’s head erased Or langued Azure;
Motto
CASTIGANDOS CASTIGAMUS;
Symbolism
Badge
The tiger’s is a symbol of Hamilton, Ontario, nicknamed “Tiger Town”, the city having adopted the squadron during the Second World War.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “We chastise those who deserve to be chastised”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 3, 2012, in Volume 146, page 3054 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not available
Painter
Palina Klimava
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military
The badge was originally approved in June 1945.