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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Approval of a Badge
September 1, 1997
Vol. III, p. 394
Badge of HMCS SummersideBlazonGules a demi sun in splendour Or issuant in base charged with an island Vert to the sinister an oak tree fructed to the dexter thereof three oak saplings sprouting all proper the island rising out of barry wavy Or and Gules; SymbolismThe sun and the wavy bars recall summer and waves, thus alluding to the ship’s name. The island and the oak trees are found in the arms of Prince Edward Island, where the city of Summerside is located. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 4, 2006 in Volume 140, page 429 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 |