Badge of H.M.C.S. Preserver
Badge of H.M.C.S. Preserver
Blazon
Azure a starburst encircled by a life preserver Argent cabled Or charged in chief with a maple leaf Gules;
Symbolism
The life preserver is a rebus on the ship’s name. The red maple leaf symbolizes that this is a Canadian ship. The starburst represents the flare that is automatically ignited when the life preserver touches the water.
Motto of H.M.C.S. Preserver
Blazon
LE COEUR DE LA FLOTTE;
Symbolism
Meaning “The heart of the fleet”.
