The story of the Union Jack; how it grew and what it is, particularly in its connection with the history of Canada (1897)
Cumberland, Barlow, 1846-1913 · Toronto W. Briggs · leaf 231
ments bv vir-tue of being ap-pointed from without by the central source ofhonour and power. His distinctive flag (40)is the Union Jack, having on its centrethe arms of Canada surrounded l)v a wreath.of maple leaves, the eml)lem of Canada,the whole being surmounted l^y the Royalcrown. The flag of… … garland of laurel leaves on a white shield. In1870, as a special honour, the Imperial sanction was given toCanada of plac-ing a garland ofnia})le leaves, in-stead of laurel,upon the flag ofits Governor-General. The Lieuten-ant-Governorsof the ]3rovincesof Canada I^eingappointed by thegovernment…
Flags -- Great Britain
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