The Viceregal Lion
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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