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Burnaby, British Columbia
Grant of a Badge
September 20, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 120
Badge of the Royal United Services Institute – Vancouver SocietyBlazonA torteau charged with a vol Or surmounted by two swords in saltire Argent hilted Or between in chief a mural crown per pale Or and Azure and in base a fouled anchor Or its cord Argent, all environed by an annulus Azure edged and inscribed with the Motto in letters Or and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper; SymbolismThe design is based on the Institute’s previous emblem and refers to its membership made of retired members of various armed services. The crossed swords represent the Canadian Army, the wings the Royal Canadian Air Force, the anchor the Royal Canadian Navy, and the mural crown, as an emblem of civic authority, members from law enforcement and other local services. This crown is also found in the crest and badge of the city of Vancouver, where the Institute is located. The red background is emblematic of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The Royal Crown indicates the royal designation given to the Institute by Her Majesty The Queen in 1989. |
MottoBlazonLABORA PRO PACE BELLUM PARA; SymbolismThis Latin phrase meaning “Work for peace, prepare for war” conveys the Institute’s mandate for research, education and advocacy on defence issues. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 23, 2019 in Volume 153, page 1080 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Christopher Mackie 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 |