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Department of Veterans Affairs

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 Command
Insignia for use as the bar for Bomber Command Insignia for use as the bar for Bomber Command

Insignia for use as the bar for Bomber Command

Blazon

On a bar a Second World War heavy bomber ascendant, all Argent;

Symbolism

The 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.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 30, 2013 in Volume 147, page 2707 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting an insignia to the Department of Veterans Affairs for use as the bar for Bomber Command Letters patent granting an insignia to the Department of Veterans Affairs for use as the bar for Bomber Command Letters patent granting an insignia to the Department of Veterans Affairs for use as the bar for Bomber Command Letters patent granting an insignia to the Department of Veterans Affairs for use as the bar for Bomber Command

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