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Royal Canadian Air Force

Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
March 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 219

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Blazon

Badge

Bleu Celeste an eagle volant affronté the head to the sinister Or;

Motto

SIC ITUR AD ASTRA;


Symbolism

Badge

The light blue colour and the eagle have been associated with the Royal Canadian Air Force for many decades.

Motto

This Latin motto means “Such is the pathway to the stars”.


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 30, 2013, in Volume 147, page 2704 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Not available

Painter
David Farrar

Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione


Recipient Information

Military Institution
Military

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