The Viceregal Lion
  1. The Governor General of Canada
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Royal Alberta United Services Institute

Calgary, Alberta
Grant of a Badge
September 15, 1994
Vol. II, p. 278

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Blazon

Badge

A roundel tierced in pall reversed Azure Gules and Bleu Celeste a maple leaf between in chief a Naval Crown and a mural crown and in base an astral crown Or all within a wreath of maple leaves four visible on each side Vert and in base a scroll inscribed UNITED THROUGH SERVICE the whole ensigned by a representation of the Royal Crown proper;


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 April 22, 1995, in Volume 129, page 1190 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of Conrad Swan, York Herald, College of Arms, London.

Painter
Joan Ouellette

Calligrapher
Judith Bainbridge


Recipient Information

Civil Institution
Club & Social Organization

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