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Hamilton, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
December 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 388
Badge of H.M.C.S. StarBlazonAzure an estoile Or charged with a maple leaf Gules; SymbolismThe estoile, or heraldic star, evokes the name Star. The red maple leaf symbolizes that this is a Canadian ship. |
MottoBlazonDILIGENTIA; SymbolismMeaning “Diligence”. |
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 9 February 1948. |