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Blazon

Azure, an elk’s head erased argent, ensigned between the attired with a coronet of Canada, or.
(Glossary of Heraldic Terms)

Significance

The elk’s head is distinguished from the other members of the deer family by the antlers. To indicate that this particular animal is of Canadian origin, a coronet with maple leaves has been placed between the antlers, the heraldic term for which is “attired.”

Remarks

Elk was originally the American yacht Arcadia, commissioned into the RCN in September 1940. She wore pennant SOS then 727 until she was paid off in August 1945.

Colours

White and blue

Battle Honours

China, 1856-1860.

References

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