- The Governor General of Canada
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HMCS Nanaimo
Esquimalt, British Columbia
Approval of a Badge
June 1, 1996
Vol. III, p. 374
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Blazon
Badge
Barry wavy Or and Azure over all a representation of the Nanaimo Bastion Argent port and windows Sable;
Symbolism
Badge
The background of blue and gold wavy lines represents the appearance of the sea on Canada’s west coast as it reflects the setting sun. The Nanaimo Bastion is a famous landmark dating back to the days when the City was a Hudson’s Bay Company trading fort.
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