Tactical Aviation Door Gunner of the Canadian Armed Forces

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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
September 15, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 277

Badge of Tactical Aviation Door Gunner of the Canadian Armed Forces
Badge of Tactical Aviation Door Gunner of the Canadian Armed Forces
 
Badge of Tactical Aviation Door Gunner of the Canadian Armed Forces

Badge of Tactical Aviation Door Gunner of the Canadian Armed Forces

Blazon

A gun sight Argent ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, environed by a laurel wreath Gules and between two wings palewise tips upwards Argent;

Symbolism

The gun sight represents the skill of a Tactical Aviation Door Gunner. The Royal Crown symbolizes service to the Sovereign. The badge 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 1317 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent approving the heraldic emblems of a Tactical Aviation Door Gunner of the Canadian Armed ForcesLetters patent approving the heraldic emblems of a Tactical Aviation Door Gunner of the Canadian Armed Forces

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