SUPPLIERS OF QUALITY FLAGS SINCE 2008
SUPPLIERS OF QUALITY FLAGS SINCE 2008
R295
The national flag of Canada, also known as the Maple Leaf, and l’Unifolié (French for “the one-leafed”), is a red flag with a white square in its centre, featuring a stylized 11-pointed red maple leaf.
• 90 x 60cm (Storm Size)
• 135 x 90cm (Universal Size)
• 180 x 120cm (Standard Size)
• 270 x 180cm (Ceremonial Size)
• Fitted with header, rope and toggle ready for hoisting
• Material: 100% Polyester Bunting (The Real Flag Material)
• Strikethrough: 97% Ink penetration resulting in a crisp mirror image on the reverse side of the flag
• Reverse Side: Mirror image of front side
Suited for conditions such as intense UV radiation, moist, salty air and high winds.
The average life expectancy of a flag is between 10 and 12 months with normal wear and tear but will differ with fluctuating weather conditions.
Taking care of your flags will prolong the lifespan and keep them looking good.
• Lower your flags at night
• Wash your flags regularly. Dirt can erode fabrics, dull the colours and cause wear
• Inspect your flags for deterioration of stitching and thread and have them repaired
• Expected delivery between 7 to 10 business days
• Free delivery for orders over R1000
The Canadian flag’s adoption in 1965 marked the first time a national flag had been officially adopted in Canada to replace the Union Flag. The Canadian Red Ensign had been unofficially used since the 1890s and was approved by a 1945 Order-in-Council for use “wherever place or occasion may make it desirable to fly a distinctive Canadian flag”.
In 1964, Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson appointed a committee to resolve the issue, sparking a serious debate about a flag change. Out of three choices, the maple leaf design by George F. G. Stanley and John Matheson based on the flag of the Royal Military College of Canada was selected. The flag made its first appearance on February 15, 1965; the date is now celebrated annually as National Flag of Canada Day.
Many different flags have been created for use by Canadian officials, government bodies, and military forces. Most of these flags contain the maple leaf motif in some fashion, either by having the Canadian flag charged in the canton, or by including maple leaves in the design. The Royal Union Flag is also an official flag in Canada, used as a symbol of Canada’s membership in the Commonwealth of Nations, and of its allegiance to the Crown. The Union Flag remains a component of other Canadian flags, including the provincial flags of British Columbia, Manitoba and Ontario. Wikipedia