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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
December 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 490
Badge of H.M.C.S. SummersideBlazonGules issuant from the base a sun in splendour Or charged with an island bearing dexter three oak saplings and sinister an oak tree fructed proper above barry wavy Or and Gules; SymbolismThe sun and the wavy bars recall summer and waves, thus alluding to the ship’s name. The island and the oak trees are found in the arms of Prince Edward Island, where the city of Summerside is located. |
MottoBlazonSPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT; SymbolismMeaning “Success nourishes hope”. |
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)Original concept of Carl Gagnon, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterNot available CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeMilitary Institution Other InformationThe badge was originally approved on 1 September 1997 and recorded in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume III, p. 394. |