HMCS MONCTON Badge

HMCS MONCTON Badge

Blazon

Gules two tridents in saltire Or surmounted by a bee volant proper.
(Glossary of Heraldic Terms)

Significance

The Tridents represent the defensive role of the ship, while the bee, which is drawn from the symbol of the City of Moncton, represents both industriousness and the offensive capability of the ship.

Remarks

Kingston Class Maritime Defence Vessel

Motto

RESURGAM (I shall rise again)

Colours

Gold and Red

Battle Honours

The Second World War
ATLANTIC, 1942-43.

References

The Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces Volume 2, Part 1 Extant Commissioned Ships, Directorate of History and Heritage, January 1, 2001.