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HMCS Scotian
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
December 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 387
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Blazon
Badge
Argent on a saltire couped Azure a plate fimbriated Or charged with four bars wavy Azure surmounted by a maple leaf Gules;
Motto
FEIN EARBSA THOIMH SEIRBHETS;
Symbolism
Badge
The blue cross of St. Andrew, found in the Arms and Flag of Nova Scotia, evokes the name Scotian. The red maple leaf, charged on a roundel representing water, symbolizes that this is a Canadian ship.
Motto
Meaning “Self-reliance through service”.