Governor General’s Commendation for Bravery

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Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of Insignia
December 20, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 338

Badge of the Governor General’s Commendation for Bravery
Badge of the Governor General’s Commendation for Bravery
 
Badge of the Governor General’s Commendation for Bravery

Badge of the Governor General’s Commendation for Bravery

Blazon

A maple branch fesswise of three leaves bendwise sinister Argent;

Symbolism

The maple leaf is the quintessential Canadian symbol and is found on all insignia of the Decorations for Bravery.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

Since 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent registering the Governor General’s Commendation for Bravery barLetters patent registering the Governor General’s Commendation for Bravery bar

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Cathy Bursey-Sabourin

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Civil Institution