- The Governor General of Canada
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HMCS Whitehorse
Esquimalt, British Columbia
Approval of a Badge
November 1, 1996
Vol. III, p. 378
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Blazon
Badge
Azure three bends wavy Or over all a horse forcene Argent;
Symbolism
Badge
The name Whitehorse comes from the Whitehorse Rapids which are said to resemble the mane of a white horse. The bends of the field represent the river and they are gold in remembrance of the Klondike gold rush.
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