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Ajax, Ontario
Grant of a Flag and Badge
July 12, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 147
Flag of the Ontario Association of Paramedic ChiefsBlazonOr the Badge cantoned by sprigs of three maple leaves Vert; SymbolismThe maple leaves represent the province of Ontario. |
Badge of the Ontario Association of Paramedic ChiefsBlazonOn a square Or the star of life Azure, its rod of Aesculapius Or, environed of twelve mural coronets forming a square Azure, at each angle a trillium flower barbed and seeded proper; SymbolismThe emblem of a blue cross with the Rod of Aesculapius is commonly used by emergency medical services. The trillium flowers represent Ontario, and the mural coronets, a traditional symbol of municipal government. Together, these symbols represent the leadership of paramedics providing pre-hospital medical care. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2012 in Volume 146, page 3053 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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