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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Flag and Insignia
May 1, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 159
Flag of the Commander-in-Chief Unit CommendationBlazonTierced in pale Azure, Gules and Bleu Celeste, the Crest of the Royal Arms of Canada (on a wreath Argent and Gules a lion passant guardant Or imperially crowned proper and holding in the dexter paw a maple leaf Gules); SymbolismNot applicable; |
Insignia of the Commander-in-Chief Unit CommendationBlazonA bar Or, overall the Crest of the Royal Arms of Canada (on a wreath Argent and Gules a lion passant guardant Or imperially crowned proper and holding in the dexter paw a maple leaf Gules); SymbolismNot applicable; |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2001 in Volume 135, page 4056 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Chief of Defence Staff and the Canadian Forces Honours Policy Committee, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |