Flag of Cornwall, Ontario

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The flag of Cornwall, Ontario uses 1:2 proportions with a red field. At its centre and about three-fourths of its height is a badge that displays a coat of arms within a central disc on which appears "CITY OF CORNWALL," and below that "INCORPORATED 1945." Above the badge arches the city name, "CORNWALL," and below it, "THE FRIENDLY SEAWAY CITY." [1] The City of Cornwall currently flies this flag both outside city hall and within its council chambers, [2] as well as other municipal buildings such as City of Cornwall Public Works. [3]

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Granted flag

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On June 21, 1995, for the city's 50th anniversary, the Canadian Heraldic Authority granted the City of Cornwall a flag that features a shield of Arms (also granted), on a black square (Canadian pale) surmounting a gold field. The shield of Arms colours are reversed to the arms of the Duchy of Cornwall, in the United Kingdom. [4] The flag is rarely used besides occasional ceremonies. [5] [1]

The coat of arms incorporates the following symbolism of the various original settlers of Cornwall: The color, dots, and coughs representing the Cornish, a tressure flory and thistle for the Scottish, a rose for the English, Fleurs de lis for the French, an edelweiss for the Germans, and a wampum belt border representing Indians. [5] [1] The symbolism was chosen by the SD and G Historical Society led by Ian Bowering with Charles Maier designing the flag. [5] [1]

At the time of their announcement the city had planned to replace all city seals and flags with these new ones, however, ultimately never did, instead primarily using the old flag, with the new ones occasionally being used for special occasions. [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Luc Baronian; Christopher Bedwell; Doreen Braverman; James Croft; Scott D. Mainwaring; John Purcell; Rob Raeside; Mark Ritzenhein; Alison Wilkes (2011). Key, Edward B.; Ipavec, Eugene (eds.). "CANADIAN CITY FLAGS 100 Flags from Abbotsford to Yellowknife". Raven. 18. North American Vexillological Association: 38–39. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
  2. ↑ "City Hall – Council Chambers". cornwall.ca. November 16, 2021. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
  3. ↑ Laurin, Nick (January 3, 2022). "The City of Cornwall extends closure of buildings and facilities". Cornwall Seaway News . Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  4. ↑ General, Office of the Secretary to the Governor. "City of Cornwall". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Hooper, Len. "City has official coat of arms to mark it's 50th anniversary". Newspapers.com . Cornwall Standard-Freeholder . Retrieved December 12, 2025.
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