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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
January 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 408
Badge of H.M.C.S. AthabaskanBlazonArgent a First Nations warrior mounted on an Appaloosa pony passant and holding a drawn bow and arrow point downwards proper; SymbolismThe badge design was created by officers of the first Athabaskan, and has been kept to honour the entire crew after their ship was lost to enemy action. The badge commemorates their sacrifice and expresses the ideal of courage and devotion to duty. |
MottoBlazonWE FIGHT AS ONE; SymbolismNot applicable |
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 Other InformationThe badge was originally approved on 9 February 1948. |