- The Governor General of Canada
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New Westminster Police Department
New Westminster, British Columbia
Grant of a Badge
October 20, 1992
Vol. II, p. 196
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Blazon
Badge
A shield of the Arms of the City of New Westminster encircled by an annulus Azure fimbriated and inscribed in letters Argent SAFETY SERVICE FRIENDSHIP within a wreath of twenty-four maple leaves twelve each side Or issuant from a dogwood flower Argent seeded Or leaved Vert the annulus ensigned by a representation of the Royal Crown proper;
Motto
SAFETY · SERVICE · FRIENDSHIP;
Symbolism
In general, the symbolism of emblems prior to 2000 does not exist in an appropriate format for the online Register.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on December 5, 1992, in Volume 126, page 3669 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Joan Bouwmeester
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Regional, Municipal etc Service