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The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
Acquiringa
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
College of Arms waiting room
… 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.
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
Presentation Design:Allan Ailo 2006
BC/Yukon Chapter
www.heraldry.ca
The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
British Columbia/Yukon Branch
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.
v. 2 - 2009