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Canadian Coast Guard

Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of a Flag
October 20, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 121

Flag of the Canadian Coast Guard
Flag of the Canadian Coast Guard

Flag of the Canadian Coast Guard

Blazon

A swallow-tailed pennant per pale Argent and Azure, in hoist two maple leaves in pale Gules;

Symbolism

(Assistant Commissioner) The swallow-tailed shape is a version of the Commissioner’s rectangular flag. The red maple leaves on white and the blue section are elements found in other flags of the Canadian Coast Guard.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

Since 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the Canadian Coast Guard Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the Canadian Coast Guard

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the Canadian Coast Guard, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Katherine Golightly

Calligrapher

Kathy Feig

Recipient Type

Civil Institution