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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
December 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 391
Badge of H.M.C.S. Ville de QuébecBlazonAzure upon a base wavy Argent charged with two bars wavy Azure a three-masted ship Or; SymbolismThe central device is derived from the arms of the City of Quebec. The ship represents the founding of Quebec in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain and the subsequent establishment of Quebec as an important port. |
MottoBlazonDON DE DIEU FERAY VALOIR; SymbolismMeaning “I will put the gift of God to good use”, alludes to the name of Champlain’s ship, the Don de Dieu, and is the motto of the City of Quebec. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 20, 2010 in Volume 144, page 441 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not applicable PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeMilitary Institution Other InformationThe badge was originally approved on 1 April 1986. |