- The Governor General of Canada
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HMCS Toronto
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
December 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 389
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Blazon
Badge
Azure upon a mural crown Argent masoned Sable a beaver couchant proper holding in its dexter paw a fid spike Or;
Motto
EXCELLENCE WITH VIGOUR;
Symbolism
Badge
The mural crown and beaver are from the old arms of Toronto. The mural crown makes reference to Old Fort York. The beaver symbolizes industry and the fact that Old Fort York was once a centre of the fur trade. The fid spike, a tool used to splice rope, represents the nautical world.
Motto
Not applicable
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 20, 2010, in Volume 144, page 441 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not applicable
Painter
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military
The badge was originally approved on 18 January 1948.