- The Governor General of Canada
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Canadian Royal Crown
Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of a Badge
May 6, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 179
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Blazon
Badge
A crown of two intersecting arches Or set with pearls and ensigned by a snowflake Argent jewelled Gules, the upper edge of the rim dancetty and set with maple leaves Or, the rim charged with a wavy bar Azure, all enclosing a cap of maintenance Gules lined Ermine;
Symbolism
Badge
The structure of the crown with its gold arches set with pearls follows that of previous heraldic versions of the Royal Crown. The red cap lined in ermine fur is also found in these crowns. The maple leaves are a quintessential Canadian symbol used since the 19th century to represent Canada and all its peoples. The stylized snowflake is a reference to Canada being a northern realm. It also makes a direct connection with the insignia of the Order of Canada, of which The King is the sovereign. The upper edge of the rim symbolizes the mountain ranges and valleys of Canada’s landscapes. The wavy blue band alludes to the country’s many lakes and rivers, as well as its three ocean borders. Together, they emphasize the importance of the environment to Canadians and connect to Indigenous teachings about the idea of harmony between the land and its inhabitants.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 1, 1900, in Volume 0, page 0 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Cathy Bursey-Sabourin
Calligrapher
Yolande Lessard
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
National (General)