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Province of Quebec
Québec, Quebec
Registration of Arms and Flag
October 15, 2010
Vol. VI, p. 3
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Blazon
Flag
Azure a cross between four fleurs-de-lis Argent;
Symbolism
Flag
The design is based on popular flags in use in Quebec in the first half of the 20th century, the first of which was designed by Father Elphège Filiatrault in 1902. The white fleurs-de-lis (originally shown diagonally) were based on those shown in the drapeau de Carillon, a religious banner used by French troops in 1758. The white cross on blue was used in naval flags of the Kingdom of France.