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HMCS BRANDON

brandon

Description
Vert a seahorse Argent gorged of a ducal coronet and holding a trident Or.


Significance
The horse from the unofficial symbol for the City of Brandon appears as a seahorse in the ship's badge. Around its neck is a ducal coronet recalling the Duke of Brandon for whom the city was named. The seahorse also holds a trident recalling the ship's defensive capability.


Motto
Vires acquires eundo (She acquires strength through progress)


Colors
Green and White


BATTLE HONORS
The Second World War
ATLANTIC, 1941-45
Gulf of St. Lawrence, 1944.