The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada. Acquiring a Coat of Arms.

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.

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