Canadian Army Flags
In order to help distinguish its soldiers from British forces, the flag of the Canadian Active Service Force, also known as the Battle Flag of Canada, was approved for use on December 7, 1939. The flag was designed by Colonel A. Fortescue Duguid, Director of the Historical Section at National Defence Headquarters. The battle flag was not popular, and was replaced on January 22, 1944 by the Canadian Red Ensign, which was made the army's service flag (until 1965). The Union Jack was also used at various army installations until 1965.
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