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439 Combat Support Squadron

Alouette, Quebec
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
March 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 128

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Blazon

Badge

Argent a fountain overall a sabre-toothed tiger’s head erased proper;

Motto

FANGS OF DEATH;


Symbolism

Badge

The tiger’s head symbolizes the squadron’s nickname, the “Sabre-toothed Squadron”. The fountain refers to the squadron’s pioneering first flight of Sabre aircraft across the Atlantic Ocean.

Motto

Not applicable


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
* Not available / Non disponible

Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet


Recipient Information

Military Institution
Military

The badge was originally approved in May 1954.