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Royal Military College of Canada

Kingston, Ontario
Registration of Arms
May 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 279

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Blazon

Arms

Per pale Azure and Gules, dexter a scaling ladder Argent ensigned by a mural coronet Or, sinister two swords in saltire Argent, on a chief Or three grenades Azure enflamed proper, overall an escutcheon of the Royal Union badge;

Crest

A dexter arm embowed vambraced gauntleted holding a sprig of three maple leaves and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;

Motto

TRUTH · DUTY · VALOUR;


Symbolism

Arms

Not applicable;

Crest

Not applicable;

Motto

TRUTH · DUTY · VALOUR.


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 22, 2008, in Volume 142, page 2983 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Not available

Painter
Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres

Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet


Recipient Information

Military Institution
Military

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The recipient's emblems were originally recorded in the records of the College of Arms, London, England, by Royal Warrant of His Majesty King George V, 31 July 1920.