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Blazon

Azure, three chevronels fesswise and interlaced, the central one higher, all proceeding from the base, and within the central one a fouled anchor and above it and touching the peak an annulet all argent within the annulet a fleur-de-lis.
(Glossary of Heraldic Terms)

Significance

This device is modeled on the arms of Jacques-Pierre de Taffanel, Marquis de la Jonquiere (1680-1752) in whose honour the town of Jonquiere in Quebec is named. The Jonquiere Arms display six mountain peaks issuing from the base, and above the central and highest peak a white ring or annulet. In this badge the three chevronels symbolize the mountain peaks; the anchor demonstrates Jonquiere's considerable achievements as a naval officer, and the gold fleur-de-lis refers to his position as Governor of New France.

Remarks

Jonquiere was a member of the 1942-1943 River class frigate programme. She was commissioned in May 1944, and wore pennant 1<318 until she paid off into refit. After her conversion to a Prestonian class ocean escort, she wore pennant 318 until she was finally paid off in June 1958.

Motto

"Au sommet par le devoir" (To the summit by duty)

Colours

White and blue

Battle Honours

Atlantic 1944.

References

Badges Of The Canadian Navy by Arbuckle, J. Graeme. Halifax: Nimbus Publishing, 1987.