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22 Wing

Hornell Heights, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
September 1, 1995
Vol. III, p. 370

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Blazon

Badge

Argent two lightning bolts Gules conjoined in sinister chief extending chevronwise to the dexter flank and base respectively over all a jaeger volant recursant descendant in bend sinister proper;

Motto

CUSTODES PACIS;


Symbolism

Badge

The jaeger inhabits the Arctic and coastal islands, possesses exceptionally keen eyesight, and is extremely aggressive when protecting its territory. It thus represents the Wing’s resources employed to protect Canadian territory and airspace. The lightning bolts symbolize the aerospace defense system’s communications and surveillance devices.

Motto

Meaning “Guardian of peace”.


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 4, 2006, in Volume 140, page 428 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

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Recipient Information

Military Institution
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