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Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Flag
February 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 219
Royal Union Flag, 1707BlazonAzure a saltire Argent, overall a cross Gules fimbriated Argent; SymbolismThe 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. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 2008 in Volume 142, page 2985 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not applicable PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeHeritage Emblem
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