- The Governor General of Canada
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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
A painting of this Badge was made subsequent to the confirmation in Vol. V, page 373.