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St. Andrew, Scotland

Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Flag
February 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 218

Flag of St. Andrew, Scotland
Flag of St. Andrew, Scotland

Flag of St. Andrew, Scotland

Blazon

Azure a saltire 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 fourteen other flags to be included on a poster showing a selection of historical flags of British North America.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 2008 in Volume 142, page 2985 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Flag of St. Andrew, Scotland Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Flag of St. Andrew, Scotland

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not applicable

Painter

Robert Grey

Calligrapher

Nancy Ellis

Recipient Type

Heritage Emblem