RCN MISSION and Morale Patches

Mission & Morale Patches

This page is to show the various morale and mission patches worn by sailors of the RCN. If you would like to submit a patch for this page, please email info@forposterityssake.ca with a scan of the patch and a brief write-up on it who designed it (if known) and the event / mission it was designed for.

Mission / Morale patches are worn on the right sleeve of the Naval Environment Combat Uniform and the RCN and unit patch is worn on the left sleeve

Patches shown here are in no particular sequence.

RCN ensign jacket patch

	HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN - Op Reassurance Roto 21 Mission Patch
	HMCS CALGARY - Op Projection 18-2 Mission patch
	HMCS OTTAWA morale patch which was created by S1 Luke Wieler and S1 David Eaglestick - 2023 Click here to view the article from the Lookout Newspaper on the history of this patch
	RCN 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic morale patch - 2020
	HMCS NANAIMO - Navigators of the Salish Sea morale patch - 2018 Click here to view the article from the Lookout Newspaper on the history of this patch
	HMCS REGINA morale patch - 2023 Designed by Sailor First Class (S1) Marianne Maxwell, Weapons Engineering Technician, the patch signifies new beginnings for the ship’s adventures. The design incorporates a Trident with the Prairie Bison skull and iconic Regina crown as part of the three prongs. The ship and the waves crashing in the background are an homage to the wartime paint job Regina had carried since 2019
	HMCS OTTAWA - 25th Anniversary moral patch - 2021 source: "X" post by Scott Robinson
	HMCS NANAIMO - Op Caribbe Mission Patch - 2020
	Ex Cyber Flag 2024 Mission Patch
	HMCS ST JOHN'S 340 Moral Patch: The rich history of our ship and its namesake city of St. John’s, Newfoundland offer up many iconic motifs and strong symbols; as per naval tradition many are included in our morale patch, worn on the right sleeve of the daily uniform. A colorful pallet was chosen in honor of the famous “jelly bean row” of brightly colored houses in downtown St. John’s. Included is symbolism of Newfoundland’s provincial bird (the Atlantic Puffin) and provincial animal (Newfoundland Dog) rising from the ocean which spills from the maw of our ship’s mascot, the Golden Lion. The Puffin holds in its beak a winged dagger symbolizing the bravery exemplified by our slogan “Advancez” or “forward”, while the Newfoundland dog offers in its paw, the “heart of generosity” referencing the HMCS St John’s reputation for charitable assistance over many years. By combining Canadian heritage with current accomplishment, the design aims to be both intriguing and inspiring, bolstering the pride of our ship‘s company.

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