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The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.

Canadian Naval Ensign

Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Flag
June 20, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 238

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Blazon

Flag

Argent a fouled anchor surmounted by an eagle volant affronty head to the sinister, all ensigned by a naval coronet Azure, a canton of the National Flag of Canada;

Symbolism

Flag

This white flag bearing the National Flag of Canada in its upper left corner adopts the structure of the White Ensign of the British Royal Navy, used by the Royal Canadian Navy from 1911 to 1965, which features the Royal Union Flag. The naval crown, fouled anchor and eagle form the central device of the badge of the Royal Canadian Navy.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 30, 2013, in Volume 147, page 2708 of the Canada Gazette.

Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of the Department of National Defence (1968).

Painter
Robert Grey

Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione

Recipient Information

Military Institution
Military

The recipient's emblems were originally recorded in the name of Canadian Naval Jack and Maritime Command Flag in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume 5, page 242, 20 March 2008.