White Flag of the French Navy

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Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Flag
February 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 206

White Flag of the French Navy
White Flag of the French Navy
 
White Flag of the French Navy

White Flag of the French Navy

Blazon

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 the White Flag of the French NavyLetters patent confirming the blazon of the White Flag of the French Navy

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not applicable

Painter

Debra MacGarvie

Calligrapher

Shirley Mangione

Recipient Type

Heritage Emblem
National (General)