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437 Transport Squadron

Astra, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
March 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 126

Badge of the 437 Transport Squadron
Badge of the 437 Transport Squadron

Badge of the 437 Transport Squadron

Blazon

Argent a husky’s head erased affronty proper;

Symbolism

The husky head symbolizes the roles of glider towing and transportation of essential freight performed by the unit, nicknamed the “Husky Squadron”, during the Second World War.

Motto of the 437 Transport Squadron

Blazon

OMNIA PASSIM;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “Everything everywhere”.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2012 in Volume 146, page 3054 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of the 437 Transport Squadron Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of the 437 Transport Squadron

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available

Painter

* Not available / Non disponible

Calligrapher

* Not applicable / Sans objet

Recipient Type

Military Institution

Notes

The badge was originally approved in April 1945.