- The Governor General of Canada
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HMCS Goose Bay
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Approval of a Badge
November 1, 1996
Vol. III, p. 375
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Blazon
Badge
Azure a Canada goose volant proper in base two bars wavy Argent;
Symbolism
Badge
The Canada goose symbolizes Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador.
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