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HMCS Whitehorse

Esquimalt, British Columbia
Approval of a Badge
November 1, 1996
Vol. III, p. 378

Badge of HMCS Whitehorse
Badge of HMCS Whitehorse

Badge of HMCS Whitehorse

Blazon

Azure three bends wavy Or over all a horse forcene Argent;

Symbolism

The name Whitehorse comes from the Whitehorse Rapids which are said to resemble the mane of a white horse. The bends of the field represent the river and they are gold in remembrance of the Klondike gold rush.

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 Whitehorse

Additional Information

Creator(s)

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

Painter

* Not available / Non disponible

Calligrapher

* Not applicable / Sans objet

Recipient Type

Military Institution