- The Governor General of Canada
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Canadian Coast Guard
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of a Flag and Badge for the use of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary
April 20, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 136
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Blazon
Flag
A pennant per pale Argent and Azure dexter a maple leaf Gules, sinister a dolphin naiant contourné Argent, the whole adextré Gules;
Badge
On an oval per pale Argent and Azure dexter a maple leaf Gules sinister two dolphins naiant in pale the lower one contourné, all within a rope knotted at the base Argent, ensigned by the Royal Crown Argent jewelled proper capped Gules;
Symbolism
Flag
The pennant evokes the Canadian flag. The dolphin is white (heraldic Argent) to differentiate the pennant of the Auxiliary fleet from the pennant of the main fleet, whose corresponding element is yellow (heraldic Or).
Badge
This emblem combines the red and white colours of Canada with the blue of waterways. The maple leaf evokes Canada and the dolphins represent the ships that ply the coasts of Canada. As well, dolphins are regarded as ancient talismans and helpers of all mariners. The crown represents service to the Sovereign. The dolphins, rope and Royal crown are white (heraldic Argent) to differentiate the emblems of the Auxiliary fleet from those of the main fleet, whose corresponding elements are yellow (heraldic Or).
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 3, 2012, in Volume 146, page 3053 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the Canadian Coast Guard, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Eva Pilar-Cass
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Federal Agency