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HMCS Nanaimo

Esquimalt, British Columbia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
December 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 491

Badge of H.M.C.S. Nanaimo
Badge of H.M.C.S. Nanaimo

Badge of H.M.C.S. Nanaimo

Blazon

Barry wavy Or and Azure the Nanaimo Bastion Argent port and windows Sable;

Symbolism

The blue and gold wavy bars represent the appearance of the sea on Canada’s West Coast as it reflects the setting sun. The Nanaimo Bastion is a famous landmark dating back to the days when the city was a Hudson’s Bay Company trading fort.

Motto of H.M.C.S. Nanaimo

Blazon

FAITH AND LABOUR;

Symbolism

Not applicable

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 20, 2010 in Volume 144, page 441 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of HMCS Nanaimo Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of HMCS Nanaimo

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Carl Gagnon, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

* Not applicable / Sans objet

Calligrapher

* Not applicable / Sans objet

Recipient Type

Military Institution

Notes

The badge was originally approved on 1 July 1996 and recorded in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume III, p. 374.