- The Governor General of Canada
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HMCS Corner Brook
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Approval of a Badge
March 1, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 23
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Blazon
Badge
Sable between three bends and three bends reversed wavy a pile Or overlaid of another Sable charged with a representation of a viking warriors's helmet Or;
Symbolism
Badge
The badge incorporates a "V" in reference to the Victoria class of submarines. The golden waves flowing on either side are a reference to the Corner Brook River. The black field represents the depths at which the vessel operates, while the viking helmet recalls the importance of the discovery of Newfoundland by these famous seafaring warriors.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 3, 2001, in Volume 135, page 4056 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Charles Maier, Athabaska Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Suzzann Wright
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military