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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.


===Official blazon===
The badge was approved by The Canadian Heraldic Authority on June 1, 1995.
Badge: Gules a griffin Or armed and langued Azure issuant from a crown vallary Argent holding in its claws an anchor Argent.


===Origin/meaning===
[[Literature]]:Images from https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/military-identity-system/canadian-forces-badges/
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.
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[[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 13:16, 20 August 2024

Blason de HMCS Kingston, Royal Canadian Navy/Arms (crest) of HMCS Kingston, Royal Canadian Navy
HMCS KINGSTON, ROYAL CANADIAN NAVY

Country: Canada
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Official blazon
French Blazon wanted
English Badge: Gules a griffin Or armed and langued Azure issuant from a crown vallary Argent holding in its claws an anchor Argent.

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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