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According to Canadian Forces Dress Instructions, the Monarch or their representative (the Governor General) may wear the uniform and corresponding cap/hat badge of a flag/general officer, with a special flag/general officer sleeve braid embellished with the governor general's badge, and a large embroidered governor general's badge on the shoulder straps or boards, facing forward.
In addition to its core missions, the Canadian Armed Forces also contribute to the conduct of Canadian defence diplomacy through a range of activities, including the deployment of Canadian Defence Attachés, [80] participation in bilateral and multilateral military forums (e.g. the System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces), ship and ...
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Canada's most well known symbol is the maple leaf, which was first used by French colonists in the 1700s.Since the 1850s, under British rule, the maple leaf has been used on military uniforms and, subsequently, engraved on the headstones of individuals who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Royal Canadian Navy: The King's Naval Colour is a variation of the Canadian Naval Ensign – it is white, with the Canadian flag in the canton, the cypher from Elizabeth II's personal flag for the Commonwealth (a crowned "E" surrounded by a wreath of roses) in the centre, and the symbol of the navy in the lower fly. The edge of the colour is ...
The Crown, displaying traditional cross pattées and fleurs-de-lis, symbolizes the Canadian monarchy [17] and appears on the coat of arms, the governor general's flag, [17] the coats of arms of many provinces and territories; the badges of several federal departments, the Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Military College of Canada, many ...
Historical service dress for the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Air Force, and the Royal Canadian Navy on display. Also called a "walking-out" or "duty uniform", it is the military equivalent of the business suit; it is the standard uniform for appearing in public (hence the moniker "walking-out dress").
The Commons' Speaker, Peter Milliken, [64] then asked the Canadian Heraldic Authority to design such a symbol and, on 15 February 2008, the Governor General authorized the House of Commons to begin using a badge, consisting of the shield of the royal arms superimposed on the ceremonial mace (assigned to the House of Commons as a symbol of the ...