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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Approval of a Badge
June 1, 1995
Vol. III, p. 362
Badge of HMCS KingstonBlazonGules a griffin Or armed and langued Azure issuant from a crown vallary Argent holding in its claws an anchor Argent; SymbolismThe crown vallary represents the various fortifications built since Kingston’s foundation. The griffin is one of the supporters of the arms of the City of Kingston, a reference to the griffin's claws found in the arms of the Comte de Frontenac, who established a fort on the site of Kingston in 1673. The anchor alludes to the City’s rich naval affiliations. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 4, 2006 in Volume 140, page 428 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 |