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The maple leaf is the characteristic Leaf of the Maple Tree , and is an important National Symbol of Canada . There is some evidence that the tree flags hoisted by , searching for a traditionally common and regional symbol instead of the rebellious imagery employed by the American government. Its use as a Canadian symbol dates back as far as the 1700s , when the English , Scottish , and Irish populations in Canada would all display their national plant at certain gatherings. Individuals with only a distant affiliation to their country of origin and wishing to be considered Canadians began wearing the maple leaf. The maple leaf slowly caught on as a national symbol: in 1868 , it was included in the Coat Of Arms of both Ontario and Quebec , and was added to the Canadian coat of arms in 1921 . In 1867 , Alexander Muir composed the patriotic '' The Maple Leaf Forever '', which became an unofficial Anthem in English-speaking Canada. From 1876 until 1901 , the leaf appeared on all Canadian Coins , and remained on the Penny after 1901. During the First World War , badges of the Canadian Expeditionary Force were often based on a maple leaf design. The use of the maple leaf as a Regimental Symbol extended back to the 1800s, and Canadian soldiers in the Second Boer War were distinguished by a maple leaf on their sun helmets. The maple leaf finally became the central national symbol with the introduction of the Canadian Flag (designed by George F.G. Stanley ) in 1965 , which uses a highly-stylized eleven-pointed maple leaf, referring to no specific species of maple. The one chosen is a generic maple leaf representing the ten species of maple tree native to Canada - at least one of these species grows natively in every province {Link without Title} . Other shapes of maple leaf are sometimes used prominently in Canada, in particular a certain generic 35 point "vintage" or "heritage" leaf design representing past use. , featuring a stylized maple leaf in the centre.]] The designs of the uniforms of the National men's and women's hockey teams have used this specific shape with great success as a secondary logo since their double 2002 Olympic gold victories, and it has even shown up on national flag designs in place of the regular leaf shape {Link without Title} . The first granted in 1921 frequently used 35 point leaves on its shield, which was used on the Canadian flag 1921-1965. The U.S. city of Carthage , Missouri is nicknamed "America's Maple Leaf City." {Link without Title} Since 1979 , the Royal Canadian Mint also produces Gold , Silver , Platinum , and Palladium Bullion Coin s, which are officially known as Maple Leafs , as Geometric Maple Leafs are stamped on them. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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