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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;
Flag
Azure the Royal Crown and in sinister base a maple leaf Or, a canton of the Royal Union Flag;
Flag
Azure in hoist on a square flaunch Argent the letter H Azure ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;
Badge
On a ship’s wheel Argent its rim Azure, an escutcheon of the Arms;
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
Flag
Both the ensign and the burgee have been used by vessels of the club for many years, the ensign having been originally authorized in 1891.
Flag
Both the ensign and the burgee have been used by vessels of the club for many years, the ensign having been originally authorized in 1891.
Badge
This ship’s wheel and shield of the arms is based on the club’s current emblem.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 12, 2011, in Volume 145, page 3515 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Eva Pilar-Cass
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Club & Social Organization