- The Governor General of Canada
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8 Air Maintenance Squadron
Astra, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
November 1, 1996
Vol. III, p. 377
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Blazon
Badge
Argent a representation of Sleipnir rampant Sable crined queued and hoofed Or;
Motto
CONJUNCTIS VIRIBUS;
Symbolism
Badge
In Norse mythology, Sleipnir was the eight-legged magical horse of the god Odin. Sleipnir was always prepared to transport Odin through the heavens and over the seas. Sleipnir symbolizes support, transportation and flight. The many legs suggest the various sections within this unit.
Motto
Meaning "With combined powers".
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
Creator(s)
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Painter
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Calligrapher
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Recipient Information
Military Institution
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