- The Governor General of Canada
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Sea Service Insignia
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of Insignia
March 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 514
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Blazon
Badge
A fouled anchor enfiling a naval crown;
Symbolism
Badge
The anchor and naval crown represent the naval environment of the Canadian Forces. The insignia has four levels, each corresponding to a number of days at sea: gold (level 4), silver (level 3), bronze (level 2), and gun metal (level 1).
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 23, 2010, in Volume 144, page 2711 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the Department of National Defence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military