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HMCS Iroquois

Halifax, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
January 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 414

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Blazon

Badge

Or an Iroquois warrior’s head wearing two eagle feathers in his hair proper and a ring Or in his ear;

Motto

RELENTLESS IN CHASE;


Symbolism

Badge

The design, approved in 1948, is inspired by the unofficial badge adopted by the ship in 1942. The Iroquois’ head refers to the ship’s name.

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 8 May 1948.