Badge of H.M.C.S. York
Badge of H.M.C.S. York
Blazon
Azure a rose Argent barbed Vert seeded and en soleil Or;
Symbolism
York is the former name of Toronto, where the ship is located. The ship takes its name from the first British commercial craft on Lake Ontario. The badge design assigned by the Admiralty to the current ship contains in its centre the white rose of York.
Motto of H.M.C.S. York
Blazon
BON ESPOIR;
Symbolism
Meaning “Good hope”.
