- The Governor General of Canada
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1 Canadian Air Division
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Approval of a Badge
July 1, 1997
Vol. III, p. 390
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Blazon
Badge
Argent in front of a representation of a terrestrial globe Azure the continents Argent an eagle volant affronté the head to the dexter Or holding between the talons three maple leaves conjoined on one stem Gules;
Motto
PER ARDUA AD ASTRA. This Latin phrase means "Through struggles to the star".
Symbolism
In general, the symbolism of emblems prior to 2000 does not exist in an appropriate format for the online Register.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 4, 2006, in Volume 140, page 429 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