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HMCS Athabaskan
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
January 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 408
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Blazon
Badge
Argent a First Nations warrior mounted on an Appaloosa pony passant and holding a drawn bow and arrow point downwards proper;
Motto
WE FIGHT AS ONE;
Symbolism
Badge
The badge design was created by officers of the first Athabaskan, and has been kept to honour the entire crew after their ship was lost to enemy action. The badge commemorates their sacrifice and expresses the ideal of courage and devotion to duty.
Motto
Not applicable