HMCS Hunter

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Windsor, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
January 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 413

Badge of H.M.C.S. Hunter
Badge of H.M.C.S. Hunter
 
Badge of H.M.C.S. Hunter

Badge of H.M.C.S. Hunter

Blazon

Vert a crossbow Or stock downwards between two arrows Argent, their points resting on the bow, all in bend sinister;

Symbolism

The design is very similar to that of the badge of the Royal Navy ship of the same name. Here, the arrows are longer and interlaced with the bow.

Motto

Blazon

READY WHEN REQUIRED;

Symbolism

Not applicable

 

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 HunterLetters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of HMCS Hunter

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available

Painter

Not available

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Military Institution

Other Information

The badge was originally approved on 22 September 1945.