The Viceregal Lion
  1. The Governor General of Canada
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HMCS Hunter

Windsor, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
January 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 413

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Blazon

Badge

Vert a crossbow Or stock downwards between two arrows Argent, their points resting on the bow, all in bend sinister;

Motto

READY WHEN REQUIRED;


Symbolism

Badge

The design is very similar to that of the badge of the Royal Navy ship of the same name. Here, the arrows are longer and interlaced with the bow.

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 available

Painter
* Not available / Non disponible

Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet


Recipient Information

Military Institution
Military

The badge was originally approved on 22 September 1945.