- The Governor General of Canada
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401 Tactical Fighter Squadron
Cold Lake, Alberta
Confirmation of a Badge
March 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 160
Blazon
Badge
Argent a mountain sheep’s head caboshed Sable accorné Or, all within the Badge Frame for Flying Squadrons;
Motto
MORS CELERRIMA HOSTIBUS;
Symbolism
Badge
The mountain sheep, indigenous to many parts of Canada, is known for its great stamina and fighting power.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “The swiftest death for the enemy.”
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 1, 1900, in Volume 0, page 0 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not Available
Painter
* Not available / Non disponible
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the name of the 401 Helicopter Operational Training Squadron in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume V, page 370, 20 November 2008.