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Royal Colwood Golf and Country Club
Victoria, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
April 20, 1996
Vol. III, p. 90
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Blazon
Arms
Per saltire Azure and Murrey over all two golf clubs in saltire Or surmounted by a plate and thereon a representation of the crown of St. Edward proper all between four dogwood flowers Argent seeded Or;
Crest
On a plate issuant from a circlet of maple leaves Gules and dogwood flowers Argent seeded Or a saltire Azure surmounted by a cougar's face Or;
Motto
PROVOCATIO SPLENDOR TRADITIO;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
On a plate within a chaplet of maple leaves Gules and dogwood flowers Argent seeded Or a saltire Azure charged with two golf clubs in saltire Or and over all a representation of the crown of St. Edward proper;
Symbolism
Arms
The blue and red colours are taken from the former emblem of the Club, as are the golf clubs. The dogwood flower is the floral emblem of British Columbia and refers to the Club’s location. The Royal Crown indicates that the Club was given Royal Patronage in 1929 by the Prince of Wales, who confirmed that patronage in 1936 as King Edward VIII. The Club had been given permission in 1931 to use the prefix “Royal” by King George V.
Crest
The maple leaves and dogwood flowers honour Canada and British Columbia. The cougar’s head refers to an animal native to the province. The St. Andrew’s cross is symbolic of the tradition that golf originated in Scotland.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “Challenge, splendour, tradition”.
Flag
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Badge
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Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 23, 1996, in Volume 130, page 3280 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Graham Anderson, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Ilona Jurkiewicz
Calligrapher
Nancy Ellis
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Club & Social Organization