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image by Miles Li, 1 August 2009
The banner is a vertical triband of dark blue, red
and pale blue defaced with the Canadian crest of a
lion holding a maple leaf.
Marc Pasquin, 14 March 2007
image by Miles Li, 25 July 2009
The commemorative flag of the Canadian Forces' Unit Commendation has
proportions 2:3.
To quote
http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-ddhr/chc-tdh/chart-tableau-eng.asp?ref=CFUC,
the Commendation is "Awarded to any formation, unit or sub-unit of the CF, or to
any similar organization of a foreign armed force working with or in conjunction
with the CF, that has performed a deed or activity considered beyond the demand
of normal duty. It may be awarded to winners of competitions only under very
exceptional circumstances."
"The flag may be flown or openly displayed
by recipient units as a public distinction for a period of one year from the
date of the announcement of the award. Thereafter, the flag may be kept as an
historical artefact and memento of the award."
"Note that an
extraordinary deed or activity of a rare high standard in extreme hazardous
circumstances in a war or war-like situation in an active theatre of operations
would not be recognized by this award but may be eligible for the
Commander-in-Chief Commendation."
Miles Li, 25 July 2009