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Albert College
Belleville, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag, Badges
April 20, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 717
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Blazon
Arms
Vert on a bend between in chief a lamp enflamed and in base an open book Or, a bendlet Sable;
Crest
A sinister cubit arm proper the hand grasping a wreath of maple leaves Or;
Supporters
Two panthers Or each gorged with a Loyalist civil coronet Vert, standing on a grassy mount set with trillium flowers proper above barry wavy Argent and Vert;
Motto
PACI ARTIBUSQUE PACIS FAVEO;
Flag
Vert on a Canadian pale Argent an escutcheon of the Arms;
Badge
A torch enflamed Or surmounted by a pentagon Vert charged with a dove displayed Argent;
Badge
For use by Graham Hall: On a hurt the Hopi nakwach symbol Argent;
Badge
For use by Victoria Manor: On a golpe a coronet flory set with pearls Argent;
Badge
For use by Baker House: On a roundel Bleu Céleste three annulets interlaced Argent;
Symbolism
Arms
These arms have been in use since 1866 when the institution was renamed in honour of Prince Albert, The Prince Consort. The yellow and black stripes are likely based on the arms of Saxony, as borne by the prince. The lamp and book symbolize knowledge and learning.
Crest
The wreath, proudly held by an outstretched arm, is a symbol of achievement.
Supporters
The panther is the College’s long-standing mascot. The coronets honour the Loyalist roots of Belleville, where the school is located. The grass and wavy stripes represent the shores and waters of the nearby Bay of Quinte. The trillium is the official flower of Ontario.
Motto
This Latin sentence means “I favour peace and the arts of peace”.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The dove and torch symbolize peace and knowledge, and thus echo the College’s motto as well as its educational mission. The pentagon recalls the five “A”s of Albert College: academics, arts, athletics, active citizenship and adventure
Badge
The Native American Hopi symbol of brotherhood represents team spirit.
Badge
The crown honours Queen Victoria who was Sovereign of Canada at the time of the College’s foundation and who was the spouse of the College’s namesake.
Badge
The three interlaced rings symbolize team spirit.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 31, 2018, in Volume 152, page 894 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Albert College (Arms and Crest), Robbie Sprules (Supporters) and Samy Khalid, Saguenay Herald (Flag and Badges), assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Melissa Aberin
Calligrapher
Luc Saucier
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Educational