The Canadian Airborne Regiment

(Disbanded)

Armorial Description

An open parachute between two vertical wings with shroud lines issuant from a cloud resting between the bases of the wings. At the junction of the shroud lines and superimposed on the cloud, a single large maple leaf flanked by two smaller maple leaves on each side; the whole resting upon a riband scroll inscribed, AIRBORNE - CANADA - AEROPORTE. Wings of scroll in gold coloured finish. Parachute, clouds and maple leaves in silver colour finish.

Official Abbreviation: CAR

Motto: Ex Coelis (From the clouds)

Battle Honours (12)

Second World War

Order of Precedence: N/A

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ACO

Airspace Control Order

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