HMCS MAGNIFICENT Badge

HMCS MAGNIFICENT Badge

Blazon

Purpure, a sun in splendour or on which a maple leaf gules.
(Glossary of Heraldic Terms)

Significance

The elements and colours in this device effectively illustrate magnificence. The regal colours, the glory and power of the sun and the symbols of national allegiance, the maple leaf, combine to form a badge no less magnificent than the vessel herself.

Remarks

Originally HMS Magnificent, she was commissioned into the RCN in April 1948. With her compliment of around 30 aircraft, she wore pennant 21 until she was paid off in June 1957.

Motto

"We stand on guard"

Colours

Gold and purple

Battle Honours

The Saints, 1782; Dardanelles, 1915.

References

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