HMCS Onondaga, Royal Canadian Navy

HMCS ONONDAGA, ROYAL CANADIAN NAVY

Official blazon

Azure; within a representation of the wampum of the Iroquois nation. another of the head of the mace used in the sitting of the first Parliament of upper Canada in 1792 both proper. / D'azur, chargé d'un Wampum iroquois et d'une tête de massue telle qu'utilisée à la premiere assemblée du Parliament du Haut-Canada en 1792 les deux au naturel.
Motto:Invicta

Origin/meaning

The Onondagas is part of the Iroquois Nation and was keeper of the Wampum from 1580 to 1930. The Mace Head allude to the schooner Onondaga of HM Provincial Marine, which paled a part in the convening of the first Parliament. The Motto translates as "Unconquered".

Literature: Image from Pinterest. Information from Badges of the Canadian Forces / Insignes des Forces Canadiennes