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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
January 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 414
Badge of H.M.C.S. IroquoisBlazonOr an Iroquois warrior’s head wearing two eagle feathers in his hair proper and a ring Or in his ear; SymbolismThe design, approved in 1948, is inspired by the unofficial badge adopted by the ship in 1942. The Iroquois’ head refers to the ship’s name. |
MottoBlazonRELENTLESS IN CHASE; 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 8 May 1948. |