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14 Airfield Engineering Squadron
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Approval of a Badge
June 1, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 175
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Blazon
Badge
Argent on a maple leaf Gules a beaver couchant on logs Or, in base three barrulets wavy, the whole encircled by an annulus Azure fimbriated and inscribed 14 AIRFIELD ENGINEERING SQUADRON • ESCADRON DU GÉNIE DE L'AIR 14 in letters Or;
Motto
CONSTRUIRE;
Symbolism
Badge
The badge features the national colours, red and white, within a ring of blue representing the air force roundel. The service to the nation is underlined by the red maple leaf, while the beaver is the most recognizable emblem of Canadian military engineering. The three wavy blue lines symbolize maritime flights.
Motto
Meaning "To construct".
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on February 22, 2003, in Volume 137, page 516 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the Unit, assisted by Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, Cathy Sabourin, Fraser Herald, and the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Debra MacGarvie
Calligrapher
Judith Bainbridge
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military