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Esquimalt, British Columbia
Approval of a Badge
November 1, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 300
Badge of the Fleet Maintenance Facility – Cape BretonBlazonAzure on a gear wheel Or three thistle heads proper in pall between three ermine spots Sable in pall reversed; SymbolismThe design is based on the badge of H.MC.S. Cape Breton. The gear wheel, which has been changed from white to gold, refers to the machinery of the engineering branch. The ermine spots are from the arms of Brittany, from which Cape Breton takes its name, and the thistles symbolize the Scottish heritage of Cape Breton. |
MottoBlazonWE SERVE THE FLEET; SymbolismNot applicable |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on June 11, 2005 in Volume 139, page 2036 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept based on historic badge of H.M.C.S. Cape Breton PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |