- The Governor General of Canada
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HMCS Algonquin
Esquimalt, British Columbia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
January 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 407
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Blazon
Badge
Sable issuant from a base barry wavy Argent and Azure an Algonquin’s dexter arm embowed proper wearing arm and wrist bands grasping in the hand a fish spear Argent transfixing an eel Or;
Motto
À COUP SÛR;
Symbolism
Badge
The arm refers to the ship’s name, and the pierced eel to anti-submarine activity.
Motto
Meaning “With sure stroke”.
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 available
Painter
* Not available / Non disponible
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military