- 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.