HMCS Kingston
The official lineage of HMCS Kingston extant commissioned ship.
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Description
Gules a griffin Or armed and langued Azure issuant from a crown vallary Argent holding in its claws an anchor Argent.
Significance
The crown vallary represents the various fortifications built since Kingston's foundation. The griffin comes from the Coat of Arms of Count Louis de Buade of Pallau and Frontenac, the City's founder, and is found in the City's Arms. The anchor alludes to the City's rich naval affiliations. The main colours are from the City's Coat of Arms.
Motto
PRO REGE ET GREGE (For sovereign and people)
Colours
Gold and Red
Battle Honours
None
Lineage
First of Name
- Coastal Defence Vessel, Kingston Class.
- Commissioned 21 September 1996.Footnote 1
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