Refrigeration and Mechanical Technician of the Royal Canadian Air Force

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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
November 20, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 304

Badge of a Refrigeration and Mechanical Technician of the Royal Canadian Air Force
Badge of a Refrigeration and Mechanical Technician of the Royal Canadian Air Force
 
Badge of a Refrigeration and Mechanical Technician of the Royal Canadian Air Force

Badge of a Refrigeration and Mechanical Technician of the Royal Canadian Air Force

Blazon

A fan above a condenser coil and compressor Argent, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, environed by a laurel wreath Gules and flanked to the dexter by a wing fesswise Argent;

Symbolism

The compressor, condenser coil and fan represent the work of a Refrigeration and Mechanical Technician. The Royal Crown symbolizes service to the Sovereign. The frame composed of one or two wings, a laurel wreath and the Royal Crown is common to all trade and occupational badges of the Canadian Armed Forces.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 27, 2021 in Volume 155, page 1319 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of the Refrigeration and Mechanical Technician of the Royal Canadian Air ForceLetters patent approving the heraldic emblems of the Refrigeration and Mechanical Technician of the Royal Canadian Air Force

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the Department of National Defence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Wendy Quirt

Calligrapher

Doris Wionzek

Recipient Type

Military Institution