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Blazon

Gules, a cross couped argent charged in the center with a wild rose gules, slipped and leaved vert, barbed and seeded proper, and between the four arms of the cross four garbs or.
(Glossary of Heraldic Terms)

Significance

The town of Stettler, Alberta was named in honour of its founder Carl Stettler, a native of Berne, Switzerland. The design of the badge incorporates the red field of Switzerland's national flag, in honour of Carl Stettler, and the heraldic wild rose, the floral emblem of the Province of Alberta. The four wheat sheaves, or garbs, reflect the location of the town in the center of an excellent wheat growing district.

Remarks

Stettler was a River class frigate. She was commissioned in May 1944, and wore pennant K681 until she was paid off in November 1945. She underwent the conversion to a Prestonian class ocean escort, and was recommissioned in February 1954. She then wore pennant 311 until she was paid off in August 1966.

Colours

White and red

Battle Honours

Gulf of St. Lawrence 1944

References

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