"Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection" View of the head of the Black Rod to be presented to the Senate of Canada through Sir Robert Borden by the Empire Parliamentary Assosciation, United Kingdom Branch. It is to replace the Rod is an exact replica of the one used in the House of Lords with the exception that Maple Leaves are emblazened in place of Trefoil which are on the Red in the House of Lords. The head is of gold.