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Albert College
Belleville, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag, Badges
April 20, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 717
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Blazon
Arms
Vert on a bend between in chief a lamp enflamed and in base an open book Or, a bendlet Sable;
Crest
A sinister cubit arm proper the hand grasping a wreath of maple leaves Or;
Supporters
Two panthers Or each gorged with a Loyalist civil coronet Vert, standing on a grassy mount set with trillium flowers proper above barry wavy Argent and Vert;
Motto
PACI ARTIBUSQUE PACIS FAVEO;
Symbolism
Arms
These arms have been in use since 1866 when the institution was renamed in honour of Prince Albert, The Prince Consort. The yellow and black stripes are likely based on the arms of Saxony, as borne by the prince. The lamp and book symbolize knowledge and learning.
Crest
The wreath, proudly held by an outstretched arm, is a symbol of achievement.
Supporters
The panther is the College’s long-standing mascot. The coronets honour the Loyalist roots of Belleville, where the school is located. The grass and wavy stripes represent the shores and waters of the nearby Bay of Quinte. The trillium is the official flower of Ontario.
Motto
This Latin sentence means “I favour peace and the arts of peace”.