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The crown vallary represents the various fortifications built since Kingston’s foundation. The griffin is one of the supporters of the arms of the City of Kingston, a reference to the griffin's claws found in the arms of the Comte de Frontenac, who established a fort on the site of Kingston in 1673. The anchor alludes to the City’s rich naval affiliations. | |||
The badge was approved by The Canadian Heraldic Authority on June 1, 1995. | |||
[[Literature]]:Images from https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/military-identity-system/canadian-forces-badges/ | |||
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Origin/meaning
The crown vallary represents the various fortifications built since Kingston’s foundation. The griffin is one of the supporters of the arms of the City of Kingston, a reference to the griffin's claws found in the arms of the Comte de Frontenac, who established a fort on the site of Kingston in 1673. The anchor alludes to the City’s rich naval affiliations.
The badge was approved by The Canadian Heraldic Authority on June 1, 1995.
Literature:Images from https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/military-identity-system/canadian-forces-badges/
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