- The Governor General of Canada
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Music Branch
Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
September 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 546
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Blazon
Badge
Azure a five-stringed lyre Or;
Symbolism
Badge
The lyre is an ancient musical instrument that symbolizes the art of music in its entirety. It has a long association with military bands, having been used as an emblem of the Royal Artillery Drums and Fifes since at least 1854.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 26, 2011, in Volume 145, page 1074 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not available
Painter
* Not available / Non disponible
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military