- The Governor General of Canada
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Tactical Aviation Door Gunner of the Canadian Armed Forces
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
September 15, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 277
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Blazon
Badge
A gun sight Argent ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, environed by a laurel wreath Gules and between two wings palewise tips upwards Argent;
Symbolism
Badge
The gun sight represents the skill of a Tactical Aviation Door Gunner. The Royal Crown symbolizes service to the Sovereign. The badge 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 1317 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