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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Flag
November 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 332
Flag of the King’s Harbour MasterBlazonArgent 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; SymbolismThe 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. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Department of National Defence assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherYolande Lessard Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |