Arms of the Naval Marine Archive The Canadian Collection
Arms of the Naval Marine Archive The Canadian Collection
Blazon
Argent an anchor Azure fouled of a chain Gules between two torches Azure enflamed proper, on a chief Azure a chain of three links Argent;
Symbolism
The 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.
Crest of the Naval Marine Archive The Canadian Collection
Blazon
A seahorse Argent crined Azure gorged with a Loyalist civil coronet Gules and holding an anchor fouled of a chain Azure;
Symbolism
The 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.
Motto of the Naval Marine Archive The Canadian Collection
Blazon
FUTURUM EX PRÆTERITO;
Symbolism
Meaning “The future from the past”, this Latin phrase is taken from the Confessions of St. Augustine, book XI, chapter 11.13.
Supporters of the Naval Marine Archive The Canadian Collection
Blazon
Two swans naiant Argent on barry wavy Azure and Argent, each charged on the wing with a rose Gules bearing a maple leaf Argent;
Symbolism
The 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.
