HMCS Goose Bay

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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Approval of a Badge
November 1, 1996
Vol. III, p. 375

Badge of HMCS Goose Bay
Badge of HMCS Goose Bay
 
Badge of HMCS Goose Bay

Badge of HMCS Goose Bay

Blazon

Azure a Canada goose volant proper in base two bars wavy Argent;

Symbolism

The Canada goose symbolizes Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 4, 2006 in Volume 140, page 428 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent approving the Badge of HMCS Goose Bay

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Carl Gagnon, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Not available

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Military Institution