Canadian Forces War of 1812 Commemorative Banner
Canadian Forces War of 1812 Commemorative Banner
Blazon
Gules on a Canadian pale Argent two swords in saltire proper, hilts and pommels Gules, surmounted by an anchor Or fouled Gules and flanked by two tomahawks addorsed, the whole ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and above two scrolls Or edged Gules and inscribed 1812-1815 and DEFENCE OF CANADA • DÉFENSE DU CANADA in letters Sable;
Symbolism
The banner honours those who defended British North America during the War of 1812: the Royal Navy and Provincial Marine, the British Army and colonial militias, and their First Nations allies. The three fighting elements are represented by the anchor, the swords and the tomahawks respectively.
