- The Governor General of Canada
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Naval Replenishment Unit Asterix
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Approval of a Badge
August 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 109
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Blazon
Badge
A plate charged with a Breton sea-horse Sable queued Gules, all within the badge frame for Miscellaneous Units with a Naval Background;
Motto
PROPULSORIS LIQUORE VIS VENIT;
Symbolism
Badge
The heraldic sea-horse indicates the unit’s role as a work horse of the sea. The Breton breed is a heavy horse used to carry or pull large loads.
Motto
This Latin phrase meaning “With fuel comes strength” describes the role of the unit in sustaining the strength of the fleet by supplying fuel.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 1, 1900, in Volume 0, page 0 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Yolande Lessard
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military