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The Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of a Badge
July 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 196
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Blazon
Badge
Two 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);
Symbolism
Badge
The 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.