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HMCS Star

Hamilton, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
December 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 388

Badge of H.M.C.S. Star
Badge of H.M.C.S. Star

Badge of H.M.C.S. Star

Blazon

Azure an estoile Or charged with a maple leaf Gules;

Symbolism

The estoile, or heraldic star, evokes the name Star. The red maple leaf symbolizes that this is a Canadian ship.

Motto of H.M.C.S. Star

Blazon

DILIGENTIA;

Symbolism

Meaning “Diligence”.

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 Star Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of HMCS Star

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not applicable

Painter

* Not applicable / Sans objet

Calligrapher

* Not applicable / Sans objet

Recipient Type

Military Institution

Notes

The badge was originally approved on 9 February 1948.