- The Governor General of Canada
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Canadian Forces Dental Services
Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge and a Flag
February 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 210
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Blazon
Badge
An oval Vert edged Or charged with a sword point in base and a rod of Aesculapius in saltire surmounted by the Greek capital letter Delta Argent, all within a wreath of maple leaves Or and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;
Flag
Per bend Vert and Azure the Badge;
Symbolism
Badge
The Greek letter Delta signifies dentistry, while the rod of Aesculapius and the sword represent the healing art and military environment of the Dental Service.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 30, 2013, in Volume 147, page 2705 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not available
Painter
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Calligrapher
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Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military
The badge was originally approved in March 1969 and the Flag in April 1977.