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Ottawa, Ontario Cameroon
Approval of a Badge
November 20, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 303
Badge of an Electrical Generation Systems Technician of the Royal Canadian Air ForceBlazonTwo lightning bolts in saltire Argent between in chief a triangle Gules charged with a sine wave inverted Sable and in base a piston palewise Azure embellished Argent, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, environed by a laurel wreath Gules and flanked to the dexter by a wing fesswise Argent; SymbolismThe sine wave, lightning bolts and piston represent the work of an Electrical Generation Systems Technician. The triangle refers to three sides of the trade, namely mechanical, electrical and electronic. 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. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 27, 2021 in Volume 155, page 1319 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Department of National Defence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterWendy Quirt CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |