- The Governor General of Canada
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King’s Harbour Master
Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Flag
November 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 332
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Blazon
Flag
Argent the National Flag of Canada its maple leaf charged with a plate bearing the Royal Crown proper between the letters K.H.M. in chief and C.P.S.M. in base Sable;
Symbolism
Flag
The National Flag of Canada indicates the country, and the white border around it differentiates the King’s Harbour Master flag from the actual National Flag. The Royal Crown symbolizes service to the Sovereign. “K.H.M.” is the abbreviation for the office of King’s Harbour Master, a civilian employee of the Department of National Defence who is appointed as superintendent of a dockyard. “C.P.S.M.” is the equivalent French abbreviation.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 1, 1900, in Volume 0, page 0 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the Department of National Defence assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Yolande Lessard
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military