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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Badges
May 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 183
Badge of the President of The Royal Heraldry Society of CanadaBlazon(President) A roundel quarterly Gules and Argent charged with the Badge of The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada; Symbolism(President) The red and white quarterly background is based on the Arms of the Society. |
Badge of the 1st Vice President of The Royal Heraldry Society of CanadaBlazon(1st Vice President) A roundel quarterly Gules and Argent charged with the Badge of The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada, all within a bordure Or; Symbolism(1st Vice President) The border is a form of heraldic cadency. |
Badge of the 2nd Vice President of The Royal Heraldry Society of CanadaBlazon(2nd Vice President) A roundel quarterly Gules and Argent charged with the Badge of The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada, all within a bordure counterchanged; Symbolism(2nd Vice President) The border is a form of heraldic cadency. |
Badge of a Director of The Royal Heraldry Society of CanadaBlazon(Director) A torteau charged with the Badge of The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada; Symbolism(Director) Red is the main colour of the Society’s emblems. |
Badge of the Secretary of The Royal Heraldry Society of CanadaBlazon(Secretary) A torteau charged with the Badge of The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada environed by pen nibs points to the centre Argent; Symbolism(Secretary) The pen nibs refer to the Secretary’s role of recording information and conducting correspondence. |
Badge of the Treasurer of The Royal Heraldry Society of CanadaBlazon(Treasurer) A torteau charged with the Badge of The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada environed by bezants; Symbolism(Treasurer) The discs allude to coins and thus to the Treasurer’s role in managing the Society’s finances. |
Badge of a Fellow or Honorary Fellow of The Royal Heraldry Society of CanadaBlazon(Fellow or Honorary Fellow) The Badge of The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada surmounting a laurel wreath fructed proper; Symbolism(Fellow or Honorary Fellow) The laurel wreath indicates recognition for a notable accomplishment. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 7, 2019 in Volume 153, page 4268 of the Canada Gazette.    |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, and Steve Cowan, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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