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Music Branch

Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
September 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 546

Badge of the Music Branch
Badge of the Music Branch

Badge of the Music Branch

Blazon

Azure a five-stringed lyre Or;

Symbolism

The 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.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 26, 2011 in Volume 145, page 1074 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent confirming the blazon of Badge of the Music Branch Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge of the Music Branch

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available

Painter

* Not available / Non disponible

Calligrapher

* Not applicable / Sans objet

Recipient Type

Military Institution