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Canadian Forces Dental Services

Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge and a Flag
February 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 210

Flag of the Canadian Forces Dental Services
Badge of the Canadian Forces Dental Services
Flag of the Canadian Forces Dental Services

Flag of the Canadian Forces Dental Services

Blazon

Per bend Vert and Azure the Badge;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge of the Canadian Forces Dental Services

Badge of the Canadian Forces Dental Services

Blazon

An oval Vert edged Or charged with a sword point in base and a rod of Aesculapius in saltire surmounted by the Greek capital letter Delta Argent, all within a wreath of maple leaves Or and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;

Symbolism

The Greek letter Delta signifies dentistry, while the rod of Aesculapius and the sword represent the healing art and military environment of the Dental Service.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 30, 2013 in Volume 147, page 2705 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge and Flag of the Canadian Forces Dental Services Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge and Flag of the Canadian Forces Dental Services Letters patent confirming the blazon of the Badge and Flag of the Canadian Forces Dental Services

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available

Painter

* Not available / Non disponible

Calligrapher

* Not available / Non disponible

Recipient Type

Military Institution

Notes

The badge was originally approved in March 1969 and the Flag in April 1977.