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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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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… Ailo Collection
… or to the Lord Lyon King of Arms in Scotland. Ailo Collection
Since 1988 Canadians have been able to petition the Canadian Heraldic Authority in Ottawa for a grant of arms.
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.
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.
www.heraldry.ca 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. v. 2 - 2009