- The Governor General of Canada
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Canadian Forces Aircrew Selection Centre
Astra, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
September 1, 1997
Vol. III, p. 393
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Blazon
Badge
Argent on a geographic grid of the Northern hemisphere issuant in base three eaglets one and two Azure in chief a Canadian astral coronet Or edged Azure;
Motto
SELECTIO;
Symbolism
Badge
The design is placed on a background depicting the responsibilities of aircrew to pilot and navigate aircraft. The three eaglets represent those aspiring to aircrew status. Above is a Canadian astral coronet symbolizing the crowning accomplishment awaiting those who are selected.
Motto
Meaning "Selection".
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)
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Painter
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Calligrapher
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Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military