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HMCS Nanaimo

Esquimalt, British Columbia
Approval of a Badge
June 1, 1996
Vol. III, p. 374

Badge of HMCS Nanaimo
Badge of HMCS Nanaimo Badge of HMCS Nanaimo

Badge of HMCS Nanaimo

Blazon

Barry wavy Or and Azure over all a representation of the Nanaimo Bastion Argent port and windows Sable;

Symbolism

The background of blue and gold wavy lines represents 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.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 4, 2006 in Volume 140, page 428 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent approving the Badge of HMCS Nanaimo Letters patent approving the Badge of HMCS Nanaimo

Additional Information