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The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club (Established 1888) Ltd.
Hamilton, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flags and Badge
January 20, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 23
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Blazon
Arms
Azure a fouled anchor in bend sinister, on a chief Argent the Royal Crown proper between two cinquefoils Gules;
Crest
On a ship’s compass Argent its rim Azure a cinquefoil Gules;
Supporters
Two sea-tigers proper queued Azure issuant from barry wavy Argent and Azure;
Motto
WIND • WATER • WELCOME;
Symbolism
Arms
The design is based on the existing emblem of the club, the anchor representing sailing and the maple leaf, Canada. The cinquefoil (flower of five petals) is taken from the arms and flag of the city of Hamilton, having been a charge found in many Hamilton coats of arms from Scotland. The Royal Crown marks the Club’s Royal designation, given by Her Majesty The Queen in 1991, its predecessor having received the same honour from Queen Victoria in 1891.
Crest
The ship’s compass is a navigation tool, and here it alludes to the services the club offers its members. The cinquefoil is repeated from the arms.
Supporters
The sea-tigers combine a marine allusion with one of the supporters of the arms of the city of Hamilton, alluding to the fact that it once had the nickname “Tiger Town”. The representation of water alludes to the club’s activities.
Motto
Not applicable