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Blazon

Barry wavy of ten argent and azure, a caduceus from the head of which issue three forks of lightning pointing to the dexter, center and sinister chief respectively or, between two alder leaves conjoined on one stem gules.
(Glossary of Heraldic Terms)

Significance

The caduceus is the symbol of Hermes, one of the Greek gods. He acted as their herald or messenger. It is used here as a symbol of one who carries, sends or receives messages. The fact that these particular messages are transmitted by means of radio is depicted through the use of the three flashes of lightning that issue forth from the head of the caduceus. The name Aldergrove is depicted through the use of a sprig of two alder leaves. These are shown in red because the predominant variety of alder in the location of the radio station is the Red Alder.

Remarks

Aldergrove was operating as early as November 1943. She became a Naval Radio Station on June 1, 1955 and remained so until commissioning as HMC NRS Aldergrove on July 1, 1956. After unification, she was renamed CFS Aldergrove.

Colours

White and red

References

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