- The Governor General of Canada
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Flight Crew Qualifications of the Royal Canadian Air Force
Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of a Badge Frame
December 20, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 341
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Blazon
Badge
A laurel wreath Gules ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and between two wings palewise tips upwards Argent;
Symbolism
Badge
The Royal Crown represents service to the Sovereign. The laurel wreath symbolizes achievement. The wings allude to the Royal Canadian Air Force.
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)
Original concept of the Department of National Defence.
Painter
David Farrar
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the name of Trade Units in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume VIII, page 155, March 15 2023.