Flag of the Canadian Army

Blazon

(Command Flag) Gules a maple leaf Argent charged with the Badge of the Canadian Army as approved by the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada in Volume VI, page 636, in the canton the National Flag of Canada fimbriated Or;

Symbolism

Red is the colour of the Canadian Army. The white maple leaf is based on the emblem worn by Canadian soldiers in the First World War. The crossed swords symbolize the military history of the Canadian Army and indicate that the members of the Canadian Army work as a team in the defence of Canada. The three maple leaves conjoined on one stem, taken from the Royal Arms of Canada, represent service to the Sovereign and to Canada, as well as the heritage of the Canadian Army. The Royal Crown signifies service to the Sovereign. The use of the National Flag of Canada identifies this as a Canadian Armed Forces Command flag.