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Blazon

Gules, a demi lion erased argent with a chaplet of oak and maple leaves or.
(Glossary of Heraldic Terms)

Significance

This ship is named for the town of Wallaceburg, Ontario. The ship's badge uses heraldic devices found in the civic crest. The chaplet takes a branch of maple and one of oak to encircle the lion on the red background. This is derived from the arms of Sir William Wallace, the great champion of Scottish independence.

Remarks

Wallaceburg, an Algerine class minesweeper was commissioned into the RCN in November 1943. She wore pennant 1336 until she was paid off into reserve in October 1946. Later recommissioned, she wore pennant 172 until she was finally paid off in September 1957.

Colours

White and scarlet

Battle Honours

Atlantic, 1944-1945.

References

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