Canadian Forces Base Halifax, Canada

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CANADIAN FORCES BASE HALIFAX, CANADA

Coat of arms (crest) of the Canadian Forces Base Halifax, Canada

Official blazon

Azure, upon the Halifax Citadel a kingfisher supporting a foul anchor, all or.

Origin/meaning

"The Halifax Citadel, anoted land mark and historic site, denotes the long military association with the city. The foul anchor symbolizes the major naval role. The kingfisher, accepted as the symbol of Halifax, marks the close association of the city with the Canadian Forces Base Halifax"


Literature: Sent by the Canadian Embassy in Oslo.