- The Governor General of Canada
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Canadian Forces School of Search and Rescue
Lazo, British Columbia
Approval of a Badge
January 1, 1998
Vol. III, p. 396
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Blazon
Badge
Argent between two sprigs of laurel conjoined in base Vert an open parachute emblazoned with the National Flag the central line entwined of a serpent Or;
Motto
THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE;
Symbolism
Badge
The wreath of laurel represents the heroism required of those engaged in search and rescue operations, while the parachute decorated with the Canadian flag depicts one of the means used by Canadian Forces personnel to effect rescues. A serpent entwines the parachute line, recalling the Rod of Aesculapius, the international symbol of medicine.
Motto
Not applicable
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