- The Governor General of Canada
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Electrical Generation Systems Technician of the Royal Canadian Air Force
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
November 20, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 303
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Blazon
Badge
Two lightning bolts in saltire Argent between in chief a triangle Gules charged with a sine wave inverted Sable and in base a piston palewise Azure embellished Argent, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, environed by a laurel wreath Gules and flanked to the dexter by a wing fesswise Argent;
Symbolism
Badge
The sine wave, lightning bolts and piston represent the work of an Electrical Generation Systems Technician. The triangle refers to three sides of the trade, namely mechanical, electrical and electronic. The Royal Crown symbolizes service to the Sovereign. The frame composed of one or two wings, a laurel wreath and the Royal Crown is common to all trade and occupational badges of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 27, 2021, in Volume 155, page 1319 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
Wendy Quirt
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military