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King’s Harbour Master

Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Flag
November 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 332

Flag of the King’s Harbour Master

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Blazon

Flag

Argent the National Flag of Canada its maple leaf charged with a plate bearing the Royal Crown proper between the letters K.H.M. in chief and C.P.S.M. in base Sable;


Symbolism

Flag

The National Flag of Canada indicates the country, and the white border around it differentiates the King’s Harbour Master flag from the actual National Flag. The Royal Crown symbolizes service to the Sovereign. “K.H.M.” is the abbreviation for the office of King’s Harbour Master, a civilian employee of the Department of National Defence who is appointed as superintendent of a dockyard. “C.P.S.M.” is the equivalent French abbreviation.