the royal heraldry society of canada. acquiring a coat of arms
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The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
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The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
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Acquiringa
Coat of Arms
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Coats of arms are
granted under the
authority of the monarch
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Before 1988, Canadians
had to look to England to
acquire a
coat of arms and apply
to…
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….the College of Arms in London…
Ailo Collection
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College of Arms waiting room
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… or to the
Lord Lyon King of Arms in Scotland.Ailo Collection
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Since 1988 Canadians have been
able to petition the Canadian Heraldic
Authority in Ottawa for a grant of
arms.
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The Process
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• 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.
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• A herald works with the petitioner to develop a design.
• A heraldic artist is assigned to complete preliminary artwork for approval.
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• 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.
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The Cost
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• 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.
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Letters Patent
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Option I
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Option II
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Presentation Design:Allan Ailo 2006
BC/Yukon Chapter
www.heraldry.ca
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The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
British Columbia/Yukon Branch
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Concept, Design & Artwork: Allan AiloBC/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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