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Blazon

Barry wavy of ten argent and azure, a rounded sable, edged or, upon which an equilateral triangle or from each side of which a wind argent the wings counter-clockwise.
(Glossary of Heraldic Terms)

Significance

The device used for this badge is taken from Zoroaster’s Oracle. Zoroaster is said to have lived around 2000 BC. He was a great teacher and philosopher in the ancient Persian religion, which was monotheistic in nature.

Remarks

Fortune was a Bay class minesweeper. Commissioned in November 1954, she wore pennant 151 until she was paid off in February 1964.

Motto

Faveat (May it protect)

Colours

Gold and black

Battle Honours

Armada, 1588, Portland, 1653; Gabbard, 1653; Orfordness, 1666; Jutland, 1916; Atlantic, 1939; North Sea, 1940; Malta Convoys, 1941.

References

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