Canadian Regiment Logo & Flag/Banner
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I'd say the darker one as well - it definitely makes the swords and maple leaf stand out.
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No, that would be the flag/banner. The patch is the second attachment I posted in Post #53.
The idea is that the regiment logo/patch would be a smaller and simpler design for putting on our armour.
EDIT: I don't think we'd want anything too large or cumbersome to try to paint on a shoulder, arm or whatever.
The idea is that the regiment logo/patch would be a smaller and simpler design for putting on our armour.
EDIT: I don't think we'd want anything too large or cumbersome to try to paint on a shoulder, arm or whatever.
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Banner is looking good; though I don't think it will get too much exposure during events unless someone wants to trade a weapon for the banner.
What about a light blue background, symbolizing ice/snow?! The red leaf will certainly 'pop' on that!
Also, did I miss the explanation of the little wingy things? What makes those Canadian? Shouldn't the simple "patch" at least try to convey us as proudly Canadian? What about placing the 405th core logo on top of a red maple leaf?!
What about a light blue background, symbolizing ice/snow?! The red leaf will certainly 'pop' on that!
Also, did I miss the explanation of the little wingy things? What makes those Canadian? Shouldn't the simple "patch" at least try to convey us as proudly Canadian? What about placing the 405th core logo on top of a red maple leaf?!
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Thanks for your input Jedi Ranger. However, I don't understand what you mean about the banner not getting too much exposure at events unless someone wanted to trade a weapon for it? The regiment banner isn't something to be traded, it's for use by the regiment only. It would be on display at any booth we set up at an event to show we're part of the 405th. It's purely for advertising purposes only.
Regarding the little "wingy" things surrounding the 405th logo, those are just one of the approved design elements (taken from the broken-down 405th core logo as shown in the available PDF file) we're allowed to incorporate into our own 405th logo. Per the 405th's identity guidelines, we're supposed to use the various approved design elements from the core logo to create something unique for our respective regiment.
As for putting the 405th logo over the maple leaf, based on a reply @Art Andrews posted last year in the "405th Logo Update" thread in the "Site Support & News" sub-forum, I would have to say no. His explanation for not combining logos (along with the original question from another 405th-er) is quoted below:
They have to be distinct and clearly identifiable from one another, to avoid any confusion. It's because of those identity guidelines that we have to keep the three main elements (405th regiment logo, 405th Infanty Division label, maple leaf) as they are on the flag/banner separate. Trust me, this isn't the first time I've addressed that issue.
Regarding the little "wingy" things surrounding the 405th logo, those are just one of the approved design elements (taken from the broken-down 405th core logo as shown in the available PDF file) we're allowed to incorporate into our own 405th logo. Per the 405th's identity guidelines, we're supposed to use the various approved design elements from the core logo to create something unique for our respective regiment.
As for putting the 405th logo over the maple leaf, based on a reply @Art Andrews posted last year in the "405th Logo Update" thread in the "Site Support & News" sub-forum, I would have to say no. His explanation for not combining logos (along with the original question from another 405th-er) is quoted below:
They have to be distinct and clearly identifiable from one another, to avoid any confusion. It's because of those identity guidelines that we have to keep the three main elements (405th regiment logo, 405th Infanty Division label, maple leaf) as they are on the flag/banner separate. Trust me, this isn't the first time I've addressed that issue.
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Gotch'ya, on the logo notes!
And I was just thinking that locally, there would be VERY few chances for an actual table to be set up, thus VERY little exposure for the banner, unless someone was actually carrying it, instead of a weapon. Then again, this regiment is Canada-wide, so there may more opportunity for the banner elsewhere, but in Alberta, not so much.
And I was just thinking that locally, there would be VERY few chances for an actual table to be set up, thus VERY little exposure for the banner, unless someone was actually carrying it, instead of a weapon. Then again, this regiment is Canada-wide, so there may more opportunity for the banner elsewhere, but in Alberta, not so much.
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Ah, okay. That's what you meant, lol. Thanks for clarifying
Though our numbers aren't big, I think there are enough members concentrated in certain areas (Vancouver, Edmonton and GTA) that it could be relatively easy to organize groups to represent our regiment at events in those cities, all of which host major events like Fan Expo or ComicCon. It's just a matter of planning out the logistics to make it work.
Of course, that's not something we absolutely need to worry about just yet. We still need to get our regiment logo and flag/banner approved first, lol.
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Here's the flag/banner with the lighter blue background as suggested by Jedi Ranger.
Personally, I don't think it really looks good. The darker background looks best, imho.
Personally, I don't think it really looks good. The darker background looks best, imho.
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The blue is definitely different, but I find it takes away from the detailing of the 405th and regiment logos.
I think this is a case where having a neutral background will be most beneficial. Mind you, that shade looks like an icy blue for a skating rink. Uniqueness at 100%
I think this is a case where having a neutral background will be most beneficial. Mind you, that shade looks like an icy blue for a skating rink. Uniqueness at 100%
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The blue is definitely different, but I find it takes away from the detailing of the 405th and regiment logos.
I think this is a case where having a neutral background will be most beneficial. Mind you, that shade looks like an icy blue for a skating rink. Uniqueness at 100%
I agree. My wife pretty much said the same thing when she saw it, lol.
Let's do a tally, who likes the darker background and who likes the ice blue background?
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Thanks, added your vote to the tally back on Page 3
Skoopa92's made the necessary adjustments so everything's placed with the proper spacing between elements. I'll post a pic of the revised version a little later today.
EDIT: He actually did up another version with just a hint of light blue added to the black background. Looks kind of kewl. I'll post that one too, in case anyone likes it.
EDIT #2: Below are the two new versions with the proper spacing. The second version we'll call the "black ice background", and will be added to the poll on Page 3.
Skoopa92's made the necessary adjustments so everything's placed with the proper spacing between elements. I'll post a pic of the revised version a little later today.
EDIT: He actually did up another version with just a hint of light blue added to the black background. Looks kind of kewl. I'll post that one too, in case anyone likes it.
EDIT #2: Below are the two new versions with the proper spacing. The second version we'll call the "black ice background", and will be added to the poll on Page 3.
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I think so. Looks great.
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