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Royal Canadian Navy

Ottawa,, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
May 20, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 609

Badge of Royal Canadian Navy
Badge of Royal Canadian Navy

Badge of Royal Canadian Navy

Blazon

Azure a fouled anchor Or;

Symbolism

The blue field, representing the sea, and the anchor, symbolizing a ship, are taken from the badge approved in 1945 by King George VI for use by the Royal Canadian Navy.

Motto of Royal Canadian Navy

Blazon

PARATI VERO PARATI;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “Ready aye ready”.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on October 22, 2016 in Volume 150, page 3152 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent approving the Badge of the Royal Canadian Navy Letters patent approving the Badge of the Royal Canadian Navy

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the Royal Canadian Navy (1945), assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Robert Grey

Calligrapher

Doris Wionzek

Recipient Type

Military Institution