- The Governor General of Canada
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Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendation
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Flag and Insignia
May 1, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 159
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Blazon
Flag
Tierced in pale Azure, Gules and Bleu Celeste, the Crest of the Royal Arms of Canada (on a wreath Argent and Gules a lion passant guardant Or imperially crowned proper and holding in the dexter paw a maple leaf Gules);
Badge
A bar Or, overall the Crest of the Royal Arms of Canada (on a wreath Argent and Gules a lion passant guardant Or imperially crowned proper and holding in the dexter paw a maple leaf Gules);
Symbolism
Flag
Not applicable;
Badge
Not applicable;
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 3, 2001, in Volume 135, page 4056 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the Chief of Defence Staff and the Canadian Forces Honours Policy Committee, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Suzzann Wright
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military