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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Batons of Office
January 5, 1989
Vol. I, p. 8
Arms for the Herald ChancellorBlazonFor the Herald Chancellor: Gules a maple tree eradicated Or; SymbolismFor the Herald Chancellor: As well as being a national emblem, the maple tree represents the predominant species on the grounds of Rideau Hall, the official site of the Authority. |
Insignia - HonourBlazonBaton of Office of the Herald Chancellor: A staff Gules spiralled of escutcheons of the Arms of the Canadian Heraldic Authority the ends tipped Or; SymbolismBaton of Office of the Herald Chancellor: The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Arms for the Deputy Herald ChancellorBlazonFor the Deputy Herald Chancellor: Gules a maple tree eradicated within a bordure Argent; SymbolismFor the Deputy Herald Chancellor: The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Insignia - HonourBlazonBaton of Office of the Deputy Herald Chancellor: A staff Argent spiralled of escutcheons of the Arms of the Canadian Heraldic Authority fimbriated Gules the ends tipped also Gules; SymbolismBaton of Office of the Deputy Herald Chancellor: The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Arms for the Chief Herald of CanadaBlazonFor the Chief Herald of Canada: Gules an inescutcheon Argent charged with a maple leaf Gules and ensigned by a coronet érablé Argent jewelled Gules; SymbolismFor the Chief Herald of Canada: Red and white are the colours of Canada. The shield bearing a maple leaf is emblematic of Canadian heraldry, while the maple leaf coronet indicates that the granting of arms is a power exercised on behalf of the Crown. |
Insignia - HonourBlazonBaton of Office of the Chief Herald of Canada: A staff Argent spiralled of a band Azure charged with maple leaves Argent, at either end a ferrule Or charged with escutcheons of the Arms of the Chief Herald of Canada, the ends tipped Gules; SymbolismBaton of Office of the Chief Herald of Canada: The 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 24, 2001 in Volume 135, page 936 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterCathy Bursey-Sabourin CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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