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Approval of a Badge
May 20, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 609
Badge of Royal Canadian NavyBlazonAzure a fouled anchor Or; SymbolismThe 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. |
MottoBlazonPARATI VERO PARATI; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Ready aye ready”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 22, 2016 in Volume 150, page 3152 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Royal Canadian Navy (1945), assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |