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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
December 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 385
Badge of H.M.C.S. PreserverBlazonAzure a starburst encircled by a life preserver Argent cabled Or charged in chief with a maple leaf Gules; SymbolismThe life preserver is a rebus on the ship’s name. The red maple leaf symbolizes that this is a Canadian ship. The starburst represents the flare that is automatically ignited when the life preserver touches the water. |
MottoBlazonLE COEUR DE LA FLOTTE; SymbolismMeaning “The heart of the fleet”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 20, 2010 in Volume 144, page 440 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not applicable PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeMilitary Institution Other InformationThe badge was originally approved on 11 October 1969. |