Variations
Before the design of the Red Ensign was standardized in 1921, flag makers would make the badge larger each time a new province was added to the Confederation. This led to the creation of several unofficial but widely used flags.
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1870: An early version of Manitoba's coat of arms was added to represent the new province. The badge was surrounded by a wreath of maple leaves and a crown.
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1873: The flag was modified to represent the new provinces of British Columbia and Prince Edward Island. The badge was placed on a white disk.
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1896: British Columbia adopted a new coat of arms.
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1907: Alberta and Saskatchewan were added to the flag. The coats of arms of British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, and Manitoba took on their modern forms.
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