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Midland Police Service

Midland, Ontario
Grant of a Badge
July 14, 1993
Vol. II, p. 258

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Blazon

Badge

The shield of Arms of the Town of Midland within an annulet Or edged on either side Azure inscribed COMMUNITY FIRST in letters Azure all within a wreath of maple leaves Or held at the base by a trillium flower Argent seeded Or sepaled Vert the whole ensigned by a representation of the Royal Crown;

Motto

COMMUNITY FIRST;


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 November 6, 1993, in Volume 127, page 3406 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 Ouellette

Calligrapher
Suzzann Wright


Recipient Information

Civil Institution
Regional, Municipal etc Service