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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of an Insignia for use as the bar for Bomber Command
April 11, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 226
Insignia for use as the bar for Bomber CommandBlazonOn a bar a Second World War heavy bomber ascendant, all Argent; SymbolismThe design of the bar is inspired by that of the overseas service bar to the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. The aircraft represents the heavy bombers used by Bomber Command during the Second World War, most notably the Avro Lancaster, the Handley Page Halifax, and the Short Stirling. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 30, 2013 in Volume 147, page 2707 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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