Canadian sailors Maxwell Martin and Dick Elkington paint the unofficial emblem of the Corvette Barrie (HMCS Barrie) – Martin holds a brush while Ackingston mixes colors.
An unidentified Canadian sailor holds the drawing.
The barrel of the 101.6 mm BL 4 inch Mk IX bow cannon is visible immediately behind the drawing.
Traditionally, the unofficial emblem was attached to the side of the turret of the bow gun.
Source: Defense Canada.
Source of information on the Canadian sailors photo: www.navy.forces.gc.ca
Photo by: Howard English