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Victoria, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
August 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 64
Arms of the British Columbia Sheriff ServiceBlazonAzure two scrolls in saltire Argent each enfiled by a sword proper, surmounted by an escutcheon of the arms of the province of British Columbia; SymbolismThe scrolls represent the warrants transmitted by the sheriff on behalf of the courts in British Columbia, and the swords the power of enforcement. The provincial arms at the centre signify that this is a provincial service. |
CrestBlazonA lion rampant guardant wearing a Royal Crown Or, gorged with a wreath of Pacific dogwood flowers proper, and resting its sinister forepaw on a cross potent fitché Or; SymbolismThe lion is inspired by the crest of the province of British Columbia. The cross potent is taken from the legendary arms of the Anglo-Saxon King Edgar, during whose reign (959-975) it is believed the office of sheriff was established in England. |
MottoBlazonHONOUR • INTEGRITY • COMMITMENT; SymbolismNot applicable |
SupportersBlazonTwo bighorn sheep Argent, each accorné and unguled Or, gorged of a ribbon Gules pendent therefrom an escutcheon Or, and standing on a grassy mount Vert; SymbolismA big-horn sheep is one of the supporters in the provincial arms. The red of the ribbon is a colour of the judiciary whom sheriffs assist as officers of the court. Their collars display a sheriff’s badge. |
Flag of the British Columbia Sheriff ServiceBlazonAzure the Badge; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of the British Columbia Sheriff ServiceBlazonA shield of the Arms within an annulus Argent edged and inscribed with the Motto in letters Azure, environed by a wreath of maple leaves and oak leaves Or issuant from a dogwood flower, and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper; SymbolismThe badge follows the traditional structure for law enforcement agencies. The dogwood flower and maple leaves represent service to British Columbia and Canada. The Royal Crown signifies that the Service upholds the peace under the jurisdiction of the Crown of Canada. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 24, 2012 in Volume 146, page 747 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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