HMCS HAIDA Badge

HMCS HAIDA Badge

Blazon

Or, the double-headed thunderbird of the Haida Nation Sable, arising from a base wavy Azure charged with two like barrulets Argent.
(Glossary of Heraldic Terms)

Significance

The double-headed thunderbird is a powerful symbol in Haida mythology.

Remarks

Haida was a member of the Tribal class of destroyers, and was commissioned in August 1943. She wore pennants G63 then 215 until she was decommissioned in October 1963.

Colours

Gold and azure blue

Battle Honours

Arctic 1943–1945; English Channel 1944; Normandy 1944; Biscay 1944; Korea 1952–1953.

References

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