Awarded: June 1945
Blazon: A Hawk volant wings elevated and addorsed Sable
Link: A pictorial reference to the motto taken from a 13th Century Czech Chronicle relating to German intentions against Czechoslovakia, the badge was used as an exhortation to the Czech nation to thwart the German plans. It was deemed suitable for use in WWII.
Motto: Czech: Jeden jestrab mnoho vran rohzani – One hawk scatters many crows. [note: Apr 2018 – the artwork is being amended to reflect the correct motto)
History: Formed Catterick 10 May 1941 Disbanded Prague 15 February 1946
Battle Honours: No Standard.
Sponsored by Ivon Nigel Moore and dedicated to all who served with 313 (Czechoslovak) Squadron.