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405 Long Range Patrol Squadron

Greenwood, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of a Badge
March 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 318

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Blazon

Badge

Argent an eagle’s head erased contourné proper holding in its beak a sprig of three maple leaves Vert;

Motto

DUCIMUS;


Symbolism

Badge

The eagle’s head, suggesting leadership, is derived from the pathfinder badge.

Motto

This Latin word means “We lead” and refers to the fact that this was the first bomber squadron overseas, and the only pathfinder force squadron.


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 25, 2014, in Volume 148, page 2733 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Not available

Painter
Robert Grey

Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione


Recipient Information

Military Institution
Military

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A painting of this Badge was made subsequent to the confirmation in Vol. V, page 373.