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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Approval of a Badge
June 1, 1995
Vol. III, p. 363
Badge of HMCS Glace BayBlazonSable on a pile Argent a thistle proper; SymbolismThe thistle is from the emblem of the Town of Glace Bay. The white V-shaped heraldic component represents the icy waters of the bay, from which the Town derives its name, glace meaning "ice" in French. Black represents the coal mines which were at the origin of the settlement. |
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 |