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===Official blazon=== | ===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.<br> | 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.<br> | ||
Motto: In utrumque paratus | Motto: In utrumque paratus | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Sword indicates preparedness for War and the Dove is a sign of the desire for peace. The | The Sword indicates preparedness for War and the Dove is a sign of the desire for peace. The Motto translates as "Prepared for either event". 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. |