- The Governor General of Canada
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HMCS Queen Charlotte
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Confirmation of a Motto
January 20, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 99
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Blazon
Badge
Barry wavy Argent and Azure a bull’s head affronty Sable langued Gules armed and anneled Argent crowned with a ducal coronet Gules;
Motto
ANCHORING THE ISLAND;
Symbolism
Badge
The central device is taken from the coat of arms of the father of Queen Charlotte (wife of King George III), the Duke of Mecklenburg. HMCS Queen Charlotte was named after a Provincial Marine Corvette of the same name built at Amherstburg in 1809 for service on Lake Erie.
Motto
Not applicable
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 23, 2013, in Volume 147, page 538 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