- The Governor General of Canada
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Aeromedical Evacuation of the Canadian Armed Forces
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
May 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 82
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Blazon
Badge
A hurt overall a branch of maple palewise entwined by a snake Or, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, environed by a laurel wreath Gules and between two wings palewise, tips upwards Argent;
Symbolism
Badge
The branch of maple entwined by a snake, a variation of a rod of Aesculapius, is used to represent Aeromedical Evacuation. The Royal Crown represents service to the Sovereign. Wings, the laurel wreath and the Royal Crown are common features of the flying and occupation badges of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 17, 2018, in Volume 152, page 3859 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the Department of National Defence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
D. Robert Tunstall
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military