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Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Flag
March 20, 2008
Vol. V, p. 248
Flag of the Chief of the General StaffBlazonGules a fess Sable, overall two swords in saltire Argent hilts and pommels Or surmounted by a sprig of three maple leaves Gules and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper; SymbolismThe flag shown here was chosen with 14 other flags to be included on a heritage poster showing a selection of military flags of Canada. It is either still in use, or is a historical flag in the sense that it was in use in what is now Canada. These 15 fifteen flags, selected from among dozens of others, do not have a written symbolism. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 2008 in Volume 142, page 2986 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not applicable PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |