- The Governor General of Canada
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430 Tactical Helicopter Squadron
Courcelette, Quebec
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
March 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 122
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Blazon
Badge
Argent on a sun in splendour Or a gyrfalcon’s head erased Argent langued Gules;
Motto
CELERITER CERTOQUE;
Symbolism
Badge
The gyrfalcon, found in northern Canada, is known for its exceptional fighting ability. The sun suggests bringing light and information to the troops and thus represents the squadron’s original role in fighter reconnaissance.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “Swiftly and surely”.
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 August 1955.