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Esquimalt, British Columbia
Approval of a Badge
November 1, 1996
Vol. III, p. 378
Badge of HMCS WhitehorseBlazonAzure three bends wavy Or over all a horse forcene Argent; SymbolismThe name Whitehorse comes from the Whitehorse Rapids which are said to resemble the mane of a white horse. The bends of the field represent the river and they are gold in remembrance of the Klondike gold rush. |
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 |