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Commemorative Distinctions of the Vice-Regal Office and Territorial Commissioners

Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of Insignia
January 26, 1999
Vol. III, p. 289

Lieutenant-Governor and Commissioner Badge of Recognition
Badge of recognition for spouses of Lieutenant-Governors and Commissioners Vice-Regal and Commissioners Commendation
Lieutenant-Governor and Commissioner Badge of Recognition

Lieutenant-Governor and Commissioner Badge of Recognition

Blazon

Lieutenant-Governor and Commissioner Badge of Recognition: Upon a star composed of four maple leaves conjoined in cross Gules and Argent a plate within an annulus Gules fimbriated and resting thereon the Royal Crown and surmounted by a maple leaf Or;
Badge of recognition for spouses of Lieutenant-Governors and Commissioners

Badge of recognition for spouses of Lieutenant-Governors and Commissioners

Blazon

Badge of recognition for spouses of Lieutenant-Governors and Commissioners: Upon a star composed of four maple leaves conjoined in cross Gules and Argent a plate within an annulus Gules fimbriated and resting thereon the Royal Crown Or and surmounted by a maple leaf Argent;
Vice-Regal and Commissioners Commendation

Vice-Regal and Commissioners Commendation

Blazon

Vice-Regal and Commissioners Commendation: Upon a bar Azure edged Or a plate charged with three maple leaves conjoined on one stem Gules within an annulus Azure fimbriated and resting thereon the Royal Crown Argent the cap therein Gules;

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on October 29, 2005 in Volume 139, page 3450 of the Canada Gazette.
Vice Regal Warrant approving heraldic emblems for the Commemorative Distinctions of the Vice-Regal Office and Territorial Commissioners Vice Regal Warrant approving heraldic emblems for the Commemorative Distinctions of the Vice-Regal Office and Territorial Commissioners

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Cathy Bursey-Sabourin

Calligrapher

Nancy Ellis

Recipient Type

Civil Institution

Notes

In January 2026, the use of these badges was extended to the Governor General and spouse.