HMCS Harry DeWolf

Badge

Description

Argent a wolf rampant Sable holding in its dexter forepaw a sword Or and in its sinister forepaw a shield Argent charged with a cross Gules and in the canton a torteau, all within a bordure Or, within the Ship Badge Frame (An annulus charged with a length of rope Or issuant from in chief a billet fesswise edged Or inscribed with the name of the ship and surmounted in base by three maple leaves, all ensigned by a naval crown Or its sails Argent);

Significance

The wolf is a canting reference to the surname of Vice-Admiral Harry DeWolf (1903-2000). The sword indicates his status as an officer and a warrior. The shield evokes protection and displays the traditional insignia of a vice-admiral, a cross of St. George with a red disc in the upper left corner. The white background represents the icy waters of the Arctic.

Motto

VINCIT QUI PATITUR (Whoever endures, conquers)

Colours

None

Battle Honours

None

Lineage

First of Name

• Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel, Harry DeWolf Class.
• Commissioned 26 June 2021. ^{Footnote 1}