Firefighter of the Royal Canadian Air Force

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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
October 15, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 292

Badge of Fire Fighter of the Royal Canadian Air Force
Badge of Fire Fighter of the Royal Canadian Air Force
 
Badge of Fire Fighter of the Royal Canadian Air Force

Badge of Fire Fighter of the Royal Canadian Air Force

Blazon

A Maltese cross irradiated in its angles Argent overall a plate edged 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 Maltese cross with rays is a traditional symbol of fire services. 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 Fire Fighter of the Royal Canadian Air ForceLetters patent approving the heraldic emblems of the Fire Fighter 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