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420 Combat Support Squadron

London, Ontario
Confirmation of a Standard
April 20, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 703

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Blazon

Flag

Bleu Céleste the Badge of the 420 Combat Support Squadron, as confirmed by the Chief Herald of Canada on the 20th day of April 2017, between eight scrolls Argent edged Or and inscribed in letters Sable, those to the dexter inscribed ENGLISH CHANNEL AND NORTH SEA 1942-44; FORTRESS EUROPE 1942-44; SICILY 1943; and FRANCE AND GERMANY 1944-45; those to the sinister inscribed BALTIC 1942; BISCAY 1942-43; ITALY 1943; and BERLIN 1944; all within a bordure of the floral emblems of the provinces of Canada proper;


Symbolism

Flag

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Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 31, 2018, in Volume 152, page 893 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
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Painter
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Calligrapher
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Recipient Information

Military Institution
Military

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The Flag was originally approved by the Right Honourable Jeanne Sauvé, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, in July 1986.