- The Governor General of Canada
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Governor General’s Commendation for Bravery
Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of Insignia
December 20, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 338
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Blazon
Badge
A maple branch fesswise of three leaves bendwise sinister Argent;
Symbolism
Badge
The maple leaf is the quintessential Canadian symbol and is found on all insignia of the Decorations for Bravery.
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 Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Cathy Bursey-Sabourin
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Government