- The Governor General of Canada
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Royal Military College of Canada
Kingston, Ontario
Confirmation of a College Colour
August 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 206
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Blazon
Flag
Azure a torteau charged with an arm in armour embowed, gauntleted proper, holding a sprig of three maple leaves Vert and issuant from a wreath Argent and Gules, within an annulus Gules fimbriated and inscribed ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA • COLLÈGE MILITAIRE ROYAL DU CANADA in letters Or, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, encircled by two maple branches Or bound Gules and surmounted in base by a scroll bearing the motto TRUTH DUTY VALOUR • VÉRITÉ DEVOIR VAILLANCE;
Symbolism
Flag
The blue field bearing the primary badge follows the pattern of regimental and military college colours in the Canadian Armed Forces.
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 Department of National Defence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Military Institution
Military