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 or photo of the patch and any info known about the patch and who designed it.

 

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

 


 

RCN ensign jacket patch

 


 

Halifax Class     Harry DeWolf Class     Kingston Class     Naval Reserve Divisions

 

General - Exercises and Operations, Shore Establishments and Special Events

 


 

Halifax Class Frigates

 

HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN 339

 

OP REASSURANCE Roto 21 mission patch

 

HMCS CALGARY 335

 

OP PROJECTION 18-2 mission patch

 

HMCS FREDERICTON 337

 

Helairdet morale patch

In memory of the six crew members who died 06 Jan 2020 when FREDERICTON'S helo crashed on its approach, in sight of the ship. All 6 onboard died in the crash.

 

HMCS HALIFAX 330

 

OP REASSURANCE 11 mission patch.  HMCS HALIFAX flagship SNMG-2

 

HMCS OTTAWA 341

 

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

HMCS OTTAWA - 25th Anniversary moral patch - 2021  //  source: "X" post by Scott Robinson

OP HORIZON 2025 mission patch

 

HMCS REGINA 334

 

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 ST JOHN'S 340

 

Great Lakes Deployment 2019 morale patch

HMCS ST JOHN' morale 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.

Helairdet morale patch - Blackhorse

OP REASSURANCE 2025 mission patch

 

HMCS VANCOUVER 331

 

HMCS VANCOUVER morale patch

 

HMCS VILLE DE QUÉBEC 332

 

Arctic Ops 2019 morale patch

HMCS VILLE DE QUÉBEC 332 morale patch - 2025 //  Courtesy of Jarrod David

 

Harry DeWolf Class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels

 

HMCS HARRY DEWOLF 430

 

HMCS HARRY DEWOLF Commissioning morale patch - 2020

 

HMCS MARGARET BROOKE 431

 

Great Lakes deployment Sept-Oct 2025 morale patch

 

HMCS MAX BERNAYS 432

 

Coast Transfer 2024 morale patch  //  Courtesy of Jarrod David

 

HMCS ROBERT HAMPTON GRAY 435 

 

Morale patch 2025  //  Courtesy of Jarrod David

 

 

Kingston Class MCDVs

 

HMCS KINGSTON 700

 

OP REASSURANCE 2022 - Roto 17 mission patch

 

HMCS SUMMERSIDE 711

 

OP REASSURANCE 2022 - Roto 17 mission patch

 

HMCS NANAIMO 702

 

Navigators of the Salish Sea morale patch - 2018  //  Click here to view the article from the Lookout Newspaper on the history of this patch

OP CARIBBE Mission Patch - 2020

 

Naval Reserve Divisions

 

HMCS CHIPPAWA morale patch 2026

 

General

Exercises, Operations, Shore Establishments and Special Events

 

75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic morale patch - 2020

100th Anniversary of the Naval Reserves 1923 - 2023 morale patch

 

Naval Fleet School Pacific morale patch  //  Courtesy of Jarrod David

 

EX CUTLASS FURY 2019 morale patch

EX CYBER FLAG 2024 moral patch

EX FORMIDABLE SHIELD 2019 morale patch

EX NORTHERN COASTS 2019 Canadian Clearance Diver morale patch

 

OPERATION LATITUDE 2025 mission patch  //  Courtesy of Jarrod David

 


 

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