The War of 1812

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To celebrate the British and Canadian victory over the imperialist US forces during the War of 1812. The Canadian Government has released a Pin for all member of the CF to wear on there dress uniform from 19 Jul 12-26 Feb 15, also selected units will awarded an 1812 War Commemorative Banner. It is consider a water shed movement in Canada – US relations. It war was also the last time a foreign army invaded Canada and only time Washington D.C. was captured and burned. Here is the Infomation on the banner and picture of it and the Pin.

Badge

Gules on a Canadian pale Argent two swords in saltire proper, hilts and pommels Gules, surmounted by an anchor Or fouled Gules and flanked by two tomahawks addorsed, the whole ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and above two scrolls Or edged Gules and inscribed 1812-1815 and DEFENCE OF CANADA - DÉFENSE DU CANADA in letters Sable;

Symbolism

The banner honours those who defended British North America during the War of 1812; the Royal Navy and Provincial Marine, the British Army and colonial militias, and their First Nations allies. The three fighting elements are represented by the anchor, the swords and the tomahawks respectively

Awarding of the banner

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has approved the design of a war of 1812 commemorative banner. The banner is for, and will be presented to, Canadian forces units, formations and establishments whose heritage embraces service in the defence of Canada during the period 1812-1815. The banner will also be available, through the department of aboriginal affairs and northern development, to those first nations wishing to recognize and commemorate the contribution of their people to the conflict.

Once presented, the banner may be carried, flown, or displayed throughout the 2012-2015 commemorative period (18 Jun 12 to 16 Feb 15). Thereafter it may be paraded on anniversaries of events of the war of 1812 that specific units, formations and establishments consider important within their own heritage. However, as the banner is not a colour, guidon or standard, it shall not be paraded with any other flag nor shall compliments be paid to it. Banners will not be replaced. Once they become worn through age and use, they are to be deposited in an appropriate commemorative location