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Blazon

Gules a griffin Or armed and langued Azure issuant from a crown vallary Argent holding in its claws an anchor Argent.
(Glossary of Heraldic Terms)

Significance

The crown vallary represents the various fortifications built since Kingston's foundation. The griffin comes from the Coat of Arms of Count Louis de Buade of Pallau and Frontenac, the City's founder, and is found in the City's Arms. The anchor alludes to the City's rich naval affiliations. The main colours are from the City's Coat of Arms.

Remarks

Kingston Class Maritime Defence Vessel

Motto

PRO REGE ET GREGE (For sovereign and people)

Colours

Gold and Red

Battle Honours

None

References

The Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces Volume 2, Part 1 Extant Commissioned Ships, Directorate of History and Heritage, January 1, 2001.