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HMCS NANAIMO, ROYAL CANADIAN NAVY
Official blazon
Badge: Barry wavy Or and Azure over all a representation of the Nanaimo Bastion Argent port and windows Sable.
Origin/meaning
The background of blue and gold wavy lines represents the appearance of the sea on Canada’s west coast as it reflects the setting sun. The Nanaimo Bastion is a famous landmark dating back to the days when the City was a Hudson’s Bay Company trading fort.
The badge was approved by the Canadian Heraldic Authority on June 1, 1996.
Literature: Image from https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/military-identity-system/canadian-forces-badges/