- The Governor General of Canada
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Department of Veterans Affairs
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of an Insignia for use as the bar for Bomber Command
April 11, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 226
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Blazon
Insignia - Honour
On a bar a Second World War heavy bomber ascendant, all Argent;
Symbolism
Insignia - Honour
The design of the bar is inspired by that of the overseas service bar to the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. The aircraft represents the heavy bombers used by Bomber Command during the Second World War, most notably the Avro Lancaster, the Handley Page Halifax, and the Short Stirling.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 30, 2013, in Volume 147, page 2707 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
David Farrar
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Federal Agency