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Ontario Provincial Police

Orillia, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flags and Badges
April 22, 1998
Vol. III, p. 237

Badge of the Ontario Provincial Police

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Blazon

Badge

The Shield of Arms of Her Majesty in Right of the Province of Ontario encircled by a motto band Azure fimbriated Or inscribed SERVITUTE CLARIORES in letters also Or all within a wreath composed alternately of maple leaves Or and trillium flowers Argent seeded Or leaved Vert ensigned by a representation of the Royal Crown proper;


Symbolism

Badge

The arms of Ontario symbolize the community being served. This theme is further emphasized by the wreath of trilliums and maple leaves and the OPP’s motto. The Crown repeats an element from the OPP’s coat of arms.