French Merchant Flag

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Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Flag
February 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 203

French Merchant Flag
French Merchant Flag
 
French Merchant Flag

French Merchant Flag

Blazon

Azure a cross Argent;

Symbolism

The flag shown here is one of the historic flags of Canada in that it flew, or was believed to have flown, in what is today Canada. It has been selected along with 14 other flags to be included on a poster showing a selection of historical flags of New France.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 8, 2008 in Volume 142, page 551 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent confirming the blazon of a French Merchant FlagLetters patent confirming the blazon of a French Merchant Flag

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not applicable

Painter

Robert Grey

Calligrapher

Shirley Mangione

Recipient Type

Heritage Emblem
National (General)