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The ship under full sail represents Captain George Vancouver’s ship HMS Discovery and perpetuates the unofficial badge of HMCS Vancouver, first of name (1928-1936). The Motto in Latin translates as "Ever on guard".
The ship under full sail represents Captain George Vancouver’s ship HMS Discovery and perpetuates the unofficial badge of HMCS Vancouver, first of name (1928-1936). The Motto in Latin translates as "Ever on guard".


The Blazon of the Badge was confirmed by the Canadian Heraldic Authority on December 15, 2008.
The Blazon of the badge was confirmed by the Canadian Heraldic Authority on December 15, 2008.




[[Literature]]: Image from https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/military-identity-system/canadian-forces-badges/
[[Literature]]: Image from https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/military-identity-system/canadian-forces-badges/
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Latest revision as of 13:41, 11 October 2023

HMCS VANCOUVER, ROYAL CANADIAN NAVY

Coat of arms (crest) of the HMCS Vancouver, Royal Canadian Navy

Official blazon

Badge: Argent upon a base wavy Azure charged with two bars wavy Argent a three-masted ship proper, on a chief Azure three maple leaves Or.
Motto: SEMPER VIGILANS.

Origin/meaning

The ship under full sail represents Captain George Vancouver’s ship HMS Discovery and perpetuates the unofficial badge of HMCS Vancouver, first of name (1928-1936). The Motto in Latin translates as "Ever on guard".

The Blazon of the badge was confirmed by the Canadian Heraldic Authority on December 15, 2008.


Literature: Image from https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/military-identity-system/canadian-forces-badges/

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