- The Governor General of Canada
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1 Wing
Kingston, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
August 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 205
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Blazon
Badge
A hurt charged with a bat affronty volant bendwise proper surmounting a radar reflector Argent, all within an annulus Bleu Celeste fimbriated and inscribed 1 WING 1 ESCADRE in letters Or, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and environed by a wreath of maple leaves, overall in base a scroll Or inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable;
Motto
PACEM ARMATUS AMO;
Symbolism
Badge
The bat is known for its ability as an agile hunter that flies during the night or day. The radar reflector is indicative of the technological elements in aerial warfare.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “I love peace; nevertheless, I am armed.”
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 28, 2020, in Volume 154, page 692 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
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military