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Iqaluit, Nunavut
Grant of a Flag and a Badge of Office
March 20, 2009
Vol. V, p. 427
Flag of the Commissioner of NunavutBlazonAzure the Badge of Office of the Commissioner of Nunavut proper; SymbolismThe Badge at the centre of a blue flag follows the pattern of many of the flags of lieutenant-governors and territorial commissioners in Canada. |
Badge of Office of the Commissioner of NunavutBlazonThe Arms and Crest of Nunavut proper, within two branches of maple leaves Or each ensigned by a purple saxifrage flower proper; SymbolismThe territorial arms and crest surrounded by maple leaves and purple saxifrage flowers, the territorial floral emblem, represent the role of the Commissioner in the Territory’s government. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 12, 2009 in Volume 143, page 3681 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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