- The Governor General of Canada
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Canadian Fleet Atlantic
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Approval of a Badge
May 1, 1999
Vol. III, p. 422
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Blazon
Badge
Barry wavy Argent and Azure the distinguishing pennant of the Commander of a Canadian Fleet flying to the sinister from a flag staff proper;
Motto
LEAD THE FLEET;
Symbolism
Badge
The wavy background represents the sea and the colours blue and white recall the coat of arms of Nova Scotia and the fleet’s home base there. The pennant of a Fleet Commander symbolizes the authority and leadership required to defend Canada’s Atlantic coast.
Motto
Not applicable
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 4, 2006, in Volume 140, page 430 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not available
Painter
* Not available / Non disponible
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military