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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of a Badge
July 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 196
Badge of the Royal Canadian Geographical SocietyBlazonTwo narwhals embowed in saltire proper ensigned by the central device of the Arms of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society (a compass rose Argent surmounting a hurt edged Or and charged with a maple leaf Gules); SymbolismThe narwhal is an iconic northern animal, symbolizing the Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s continuing role in learning about the Arctic. Taken from the arms of the Society, the compass rose surmounted by a maple leaf represents exploration done in Canada or by Canadians. The gold annulet represents the Society as a circle of associates. This badge is for use by the College of Fellows of the Society. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 7, 2019 in Volume 153, page 4269 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Samy Khalid, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherYolande Lessard Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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