The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
Acquiring
a
Coat of Arms
Coats of arms are
granted under the
authority of the monarch
Before 1988, Canadians
had to look to England to
acquire a
coat of arms and apply
to…
….the College of Arms in London…
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College of Arms waiting room
… or to the
Lord Lyon King of Arms in Scotland.
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Since 1988 Canadians have been
able to petition the Canadian Heraldic
Authority in Ottawa for a grant of
arms.
The Process
• A petition is sent to the
Chief Herald.
• If approved, a warrant for
the grant is signed by the
Herald Chancellor or the
Deputy Herald Chancellor.
• A herald works with the
petitioner to develop a
design.
• A heraldic artist is assigned
to complete preliminary
artwork for approval.
• Final artwork is completed.
• Letters Patent are issued.
• The grant is recorded in the
Public Register of Arms, Flags,
and Badges of Canada and a
notice is printed in Canada
Gazette.
The Cost
• All costs to be borne by petitioner.
• Minimum cost (for shield, crest,
helmet, mantling and motto) will not
be less than $1,900 but will be
higher if additional designs for
children are required or if a badge
and flag are included.
Letters Patent
Option I
Option II
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Presentation Design:
Allan Ailo 2006
BC/Yukon Chapter
The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
British Columbia/Yukon Branch
Concept, Design & Artwork: Allan Ailo
BC/Yukon Branch
Canadain Heraldic Authority coat of arms and badges are property of the CHA.
Arms and other illustrations are the property of their respective owners.
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