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Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
September 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 546
Badge of the Music BranchBlazonAzure a five-stringed lyre Or; SymbolismThe lyre is an ancient musical instrument that symbolizes the art of music in its entirety. It has a long association with military bands, having been used as an emblem of the Royal Artillery Drums and Fifes since at least 1854. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 26, 2011 in Volume 145, page 1074 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available PainterNot available CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |