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The Sword indicates preparedness for War and the Dove is a sign of the desire for peace. The badge was granted in June 1948. | The Sword indicates preparedness for War and the Dove is a sign of the desire for peace. The badge was granted in June 1948. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons. | [[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons. |
Revision as of 09:00, 6 April 2023
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW AND STRATHCLYDE AIR SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE VOLUNTEER RESERVE
History: Formed as the Glasgow University Air Squadron, renamed on January 1, 1963 as University of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron.
Official blazon
In front of a sword erect argent hilted Or the point upwards a grey dove volant in bend holding in the beak a sprig of olive vert fructed sable.
Motto: In utrumque paratus = Prepared for either event.
Origin/meaning
The Sword indicates preparedness for War and the Dove is a sign of the desire for peace. The badge was granted in June 1948.
Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.
Heraldry of the World |
British heraldry portal Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom |
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