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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Confirmation of a Motto
January 20, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 99
Badge of HMCS Queen CharlotteBlazonBarry wavy Argent and Azure a bull’s head affronty Sable langued Gules armed and anneled Argent crowned with a ducal coronet Gules; SymbolismThe central device is taken from the coat of arms of the father of Queen Charlotte (wife of King George III), the Duke of Mecklenburg. HMCS Queen Charlotte was named after a Provincial Marine Corvette of the same name built at Amherstburg in 1809 for service on Lake Erie. |
MottoBlazonANCHORING THE ISLAND; SymbolismNot applicable |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 23, 2013 in Volume 147, page 538 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available PainterNot available CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |