HMCS Brunswicker

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Saint John, New Brunswick
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
January 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 409

Badge of H.M.C.S. Brunswicker
Badge of H.M.C.S. Brunswicker
 
Badge of H.M.C.S. Brunswicker

Badge of H.M.C.S. Brunswicker

Blazon

Or upon a base barry wavy Vert and Or a lymphad oars in action Sable sail Gules charged with a horse forcene Argent, flying from the main mast a pennon and from the fore and mizzen masts a flag Gules charged with a maple leaf Or;

Symbolism

The design is derived from devices contained in the arms of the province of New Brunswick. The horse on the main sail is taken from the arms of Brunswick in Germany.

Motto

Blazon

PACIS TUENDAE CAUSA;

Symbolism

Meaning “In order to preserve peace”.

 

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 BrunswickerLetters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of HMCS Brunswicker

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available

Painter

Not available

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Military Institution

Other Information

The badge was originally approved on 9 February 1948.