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Esquimalt, British Columbia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
January 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 407
Badge of H.M.C.S. AlgonquinBlazonSable issuant from a base barry wavy Argent and Azure an Algonquin’s dexter arm embowed proper wearing arm and wrist bands grasping in the hand a fish spear Argent transfixing an eel Or; SymbolismThe arm refers to the ship’s name, and the pierced eel to anti-submarine activity. |
MottoBlazonÀ COUP SÛR; SymbolismMeaning “With sure stroke”. |
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 available PainterNot available CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |