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Canadian Heraldic Authority

Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Batons, and Badges of Office
January 15, 1994
Vol. II, p. 281

Arms of Office for the Herald Chancellor

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Blazon

Arms

For the Herald Chancellor: Gules a maple tree eradicated Or;

Insignia - Honour

Baton of Office of the Herald Chancellor: A staff Gules spiralled of escutcheons of the Arms of the Canadian Heraldic Authority the ends tipped Or;


Symbolism

Arms

For 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 - Honour

Baton of Office of the Herald Chancellor: The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.