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Victoria, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
April 20, 1996
Vol. III, p. 90
Arms of the Royal Colwood Golf and Country ClubBlazonPer saltire Azure and Murrey over all two golf clubs in saltire Or surmounted by a plate and thereon a representation of the crown of St. Edward proper all between four dogwood flowers Argent seeded Or; SymbolismThe blue and red colours are taken from the former emblem of the Club, as are the golf clubs. The dogwood flower is the floral emblem of British Columbia and refers to the Club’s location. The Royal Crown indicates that the Club was given Royal Patronage in 1929 by the Prince of Wales, who confirmed that patronage in 1936 as King Edward VIII. The Club had been given permission in 1931 to use the prefix “Royal” by King George V. |
CrestBlazonOn a plate issuant from a circlet of maple leaves Gules and dogwood flowers Argent seeded Or a saltire Azure surmounted by a cougar's face Or; SymbolismThe maple leaves and dogwood flowers honour Canada and British Columbia. The cougar’s head refers to an animal native to the province. The St. Andrew’s cross is symbolic of the tradition that golf originated in Scotland. |
MottoBlazonPROVOCATIO SPLENDOR TRADITIO; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Challenge, splendour, tradition”. |
Flag of the Royal Colwood Golf and Country ClubBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of the Royal Colwood Golf and Country ClubBlazonOn a plate within a chaplet of maple leaves Gules and dogwood flowers Argent seeded Or a saltire Azure charged with two golf clubs in saltire Or and over all a representation of the crown of St. Edward proper; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 23, 1996 in Volume 130, page 3280 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Graham Anderson, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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