Canadian Red Ensign 1957-1965

by Serge Averbukh

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$1,250

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96.000 x 48.000 inches

Title

Canadian Red Ensign 1957-1965

Artist

Serge Averbukh

Medium

Digital Art - Digital Painting

Description

Introducing 'Flags of the World' collection by Serge Averbukh, showcasing convergent media paintings of various world flags. Here you will find framed and wrapped/stretched canvas prints featuring Canadian Red Ensign 1957-1965.
The Canadian Red Ensign is a former flag of Canada, used by the federal government though it was never officially adopted by the Parliament of Canada. It is a British Red Ensign, featuring the Union Flag in the canton, and the shield of the Coat of Arms of Canada. The Red Ensign bearing some sort of a Canadian emblem was used by Canadians both on land and at sea beginning as early as 1868 (soon after Confederation) on an informal or extra-legal basis. As Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald "constantly made use of it", promoting it "by precept and example"[1] throughout Canada. In 1892, it was authorized by Admiralty Warrant for use on ships registered in Canada and this was enshrined in the Canada Shipping Act of 1934, yet the flag had no legal status on land (Canada's "official" flag was the Royal Union Flag until 1946). Despite its lack of any official status on land, the Red Ensign with Canadian arms was widely used on land, and flew over the Parliament Buildings until 1904 when it was replaced by the Union Flag. Various versions of the Red Ensign continued to be flown on land and the flag featured prominently in patriotic displays and recruiting efforts during First World War. It can be seen in numerous photographs of Canadian troops, on the prime minister's car, and in victory parades. The Red Ensign served until 1965 when it was replaced by today's Maple Leaf flag. Today, two Canadian provincial flags are Red Ensigns, the flag of Ontario and the flag of Manitoba, both of which were introduced in 1965�66 after the Canadian Red Ensign was replaced by the Maple Leaf flag. The Canadian Red Ensign continues to be flown by some Canadians, especially monarchists, other traditionalists, those who cherish Canada's British heritage.

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