HMCS Protecteur

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Esquimalt, British Columbia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
December 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 386

Badge of H.M.C.S. Protecteur
Badge of H.M.C.S. Protecteur
 
Badge of H.M.C.S. Protecteur

Badge of H.M.C.S. Protecteur

Blazon

Azure a helmet Argent garnished and barred Or lined Gules ensigned by a coronet flory Or;

Symbolism

The helmet symbolizes protection and therefore the name of the ship. The flory coronet evokes the fleurs-de-lis of the Kingdom of France and thus the French name of the ship.

Motto

Blazon

SOUTIEN AVEC COURAGE;

Symbolism

Meaning “Support with courage”.
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 20, 2010 in Volume 144, page 440 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of HMCS ProtecteurLetters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of H.M.C.S. Protecteur

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not applicable

Painter

Not applicable

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Military Institution

Other Information

The badge was originally approved on 11 October 1967.