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HMCS Vancouver

Esquimalt, British Columbia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
December 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 390

Badge of H.M.C.S. Vancouver
Badge of H.M.C.S. Vancouver

Badge of H.M.C.S. Vancouver

Blazon

Argent upon a base wavy Azure charged with two bars wavy Argent a three-masted ship proper, on a chief Azure three maple leaves Or;

Symbolism

The ship under full sail represents Captain George Vancouver’s ship HMS Discovery and perpetuates the unofficial badge of HMCS Vancouver, first of name (1928-1936).

Motto of H.M.C.S. Vancouver

Blazon

SEMPER VIGILANS;

Symbolism

Meaning “Ever on guard”.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 20, 2010 in Volume 144, page 441 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of HMCS Vancouver Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of HMCS Vancouver

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 1 March 1987.