- The Governor General of Canada
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HMCS Kingston
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Approval of a Badge
June 1, 1995
Vol. III, p. 362
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Blazon
Badge
Gules a griffin Or armed and langued Azure issuant from a crown vallary Argent holding in its claws an anchor Argent;
Symbolism
Badge
The crown vallary represents the various fortifications built since Kingston’s foundation. The griffin is one of the supporters of the arms of the City of Kingston, a reference to the griffin's claws found in the arms of the Comte de Frontenac, who established a fort on the site of Kingston in 1673. The anchor alludes to the City’s rich naval affiliations.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 4, 2006, in Volume 140, page 428 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Carl Gagnon, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
* Not available / Non disponible
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military