Badge of H.M.C.S. Scotian
Badge of H.M.C.S. Scotian
Blazon
Argent on a saltire couped Azure a plate fimbriated Or charged with four bars wavy Azure surmounted by a maple leaf Gules;
Symbolism
The blue cross of St. Andrew, found in the Arms and Flag of Nova Scotia, evokes the name Scotian. The red maple leaf, charged on a roundel representing water, symbolizes that this is a Canadian ship.
Motto of H.M.C.S. Scotian
Blazon
FEIN EARBSA THOIMH SEIRBHETS;
Symbolism
Meaning “Self-reliance through service”.
