- The Governor General of Canada
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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