- The Governor General of Canada
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Royal Military College Saint-Jean
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec
Approval of a Flag (College Colour)
May 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 282
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Blazon
Flag
Azure on a torteau a dexter arm embowed, vambraced and gauntleted Argent, issuant from a torse Argent and Azure, the hand holding a sprig of three maple leaves Or, all within an annulus Gules edged, inscribed COLLÈGE MILITAIRE ROYAL DE SAINT-JEAN / ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE SAINT-JEAN, charged with two fleurs-de-lis, environed by two branches of maple crossed in saltire at the base Or and bound by a ribbon Gules surmounted by a scroll Argent inscribed VÉRITÉ • DEVOIR • VAILLANCE / TRUTH • DUTY • VALOUR in letters Sable, the whole ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;
Symbolism
Flag
Not applicable;
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 22, 2008, in Volume 142, page 2987 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not applicable
Painter
David Farrar
Calligrapher
Nancy Ellis
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military