- The Governor General of Canada
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HMCS Shawinigan
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Approval of a Badge
September 1, 1995
Vol. III, p. 371
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Blazon
Badge
Per chevron Azure and Argent over all two flashes in saltire between four fleurs-de-lis all counterchanged;
Symbolism
Badge
Shawinigan means "portage on the crest". The reverse ‘V’ shape represents the crest from which the city derives its name. The upper blue represents the calm river above the waterfalls, which are marked by the white. The lightning flashes are from the unofficial arms of the city. The fleur-de-lis is from the municipal flag, but multiplied by four to match that in the flag of the Province of Quebec, where the city is located.
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