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Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec
Confirmation of Arms and Flag
May 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 280
Arms of the Royal Military College Saint-JeanBlazonAzure two swords in saltire Argent hilts and pommels Or surmounted by an open book proper bound and edged Or all between two maple leaves in pale and two fleurs-de-lis in fess Or, on a chief Argent three mural crowns Azure masoned Or; SymbolismThe book in the centre of the shield on crossed swords indicates that the college is a teaching institution within a military mandate. The maple leaves and fleurs-de-lis symbolize Canada and Quebec. The blue and white colours echo those in the flag of Quebec. The blue field also signals that the predecessor college was originally administered by the Royal Canadian Air Force. The three mural crowns represent the military heritage of the site of the college (the first fort having been built in 1666), covering the French period, the British period, and the Canadian period. |
CrestBlazonA dexter arm embowed vambraced and gauntleted proper holding a sprig of three maple leaves Or all ensigned by the Royal Crown proper; SymbolismThe structure of the crest is typical of Canadian military colleges, this one distinguished by the torse’s colours and the gold maple leaves. |
MottoBlazonVÉRITÉ • DEVOIR • VAILLANCE; SymbolismThis motto is used by Canadian military colleges. |
MottoBlazonTRUTH • DUTY • VALOUR; SymbolismThis motto is used by Canadian military colleges. |
Flag of the Royal Military College Saint-JeanBlazonAzure on a pale Argent the Crest [A dexter arm embowed vambraced and gauntleted proper holding a sprig of three maple leaves Or all ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;] SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 2008 in Volume 142, page 2983 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |