Sea Service Insignia

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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of Insignia
March 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 514

Sea Service Insignia
Sea Service Insignia
 
Sea Service Insignia

Sea Service Insignia

Blazon

A fouled anchor enfiling a naval crown;

Symbolism

The anchor and naval crown represent the naval environment of the Canadian Forces. The insignia has four levels, each corresponding to a number of days at sea: gold (level 4), silver (level 3), bronze (level 2), and gun metal (level 1).

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on October 23, 2010 in Volume 144, page 2711 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent approving the Sea Service InsigniaLetters patent approving the Sea Service Insignia

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the Department of National Defence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Robert Grey

Calligrapher

Shirley Mangione

Recipient Type

Military Institution