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Picton, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
September 20, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 267
Arms of the Naval Marine Archive The Canadian CollectionBlazonArgent an anchor Azure fouled of a chain Gules between two torches Azure enflamed proper, on a chief Azure a chain of three links Argent; SymbolismThe anchor refers to the society’s mandate for preserving naval records, and the torches symbolize learning. The chain links refer to the silver Covenant Chain, a representation of which appears in the Archive’s exhibition space. The chain is a symbol of alliance between Europeans and Iroquois, and its three links symbolize peace, friendship and respect. It thus represents the Archive’s work related to the heritage of local First Nations. The blue, white and red colours are those of the Royal Union Flag and refer to the Loyalist heritage of the Picton region as well as to the extensive records held by the Archive related to the naval heritage of Great Britain. |
CrestBlazonA seahorse Argent crined Azure gorged with a Loyalist civil coronet Gules and holding an anchor fouled of a chain Azure; SymbolismThe seahorse emphasizes the maritime nature of the Archive’s collections, as does the anchor. The Loyalist civil coronet pays tribute to the Loyalist heritage of Prince Edward County and the focus of many of the Archive’s studies. |
MottoBlazonFUTURUM EX PRÆTERITO; SymbolismMeaning “The future from the past”, this Latin phrase is taken from the Confessions of St. Augustine, book XI, chapter 11.13. |
SupportersBlazonTwo swans naiant Argent on barry wavy Azure and Argent, each charged on the wing with a rose Gules bearing a maple leaf Argent; SymbolismThe swan is a water-dwelling bird, and thus refers to the Archive’s interests in both nautical and aeronautical matters. The rose and maple leaf refer to the focus of the Archive’s work on England and Canada. |
Flag of the Naval Marine Archive The Canadian CollectionBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of the Naval Marine Archive The Canadian CollectionBlazonOn a hurt a seahorse gorged with a Loyalist civil coronet, holding an anchor fouled of a chain and environed by a chain Argent; 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 March 22, 2014 in Volume 148, page 655 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robbie Sprules and Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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