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'''THE NATIONAL ARMS OF CANADA''' | '''THE NATIONAL ARMS OF CANADA''' | ||
[[File:canada.jpg|center| | [[File:canada.jpg|center|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
*(1921) | *(1921) | ||
Tierced in fesse the first and second divisions containing the quarterly coat following, namely, 1st. Gules three lions passant guardant in pale or, 2nd, Or a lion rampant within a double tressure flory-counter-flory gules, 3rd, Azure a harp or stringed argent, 4th, Azure three fleurs-de-lis or, and the third division Argent three maple leaves conjoined on one stem proper. And upon a Royal helmet mantled argent doubled gules the Crest, that is to say, On a wreath of the colours argent and gules a lion passant guardant or imperially crowned proper and holding in the dexter paw a maple leaf gules. And for supporters On the dexter a lion rampant or holding a lance argent, point or, flying therefrom to the dexter the Union Flag, and on the sinister a unicorn argent armed crined and unguled or, gorged with a coronet composed of crosses-patee and fleurs-de-lis, a chain affixed thereto, reflexed of the last, and holding a like lance flying therefrom to the sinister a banner azure charged with three fleurs-de-lis or; the whole ensigned with the Imperial Crown proper and below the" shield upon a wreath composed of roses, thistles, shamrocks and lilies a scroll azure inscribed with the motto | Tierced in fesse the first and second divisions containing the quarterly coat following, namely, 1st. Gules three lions passant guardant in pale or, 2nd, Or a lion rampant within a double tressure flory-counter-flory gules, 3rd, Azure a harp or stringed argent, 4th, Azure three fleurs-de-lis or, and the third division Argent three maple leaves conjoined on one stem proper. And upon a Royal helmet mantled argent doubled gules the Crest, that is to say, On a wreath of the colours argent and gules a lion passant guardant or imperially crowned proper and holding in the dexter paw a maple leaf gules. And for supporters On the dexter a lion rampant or holding a lance argent, point or, flying therefrom to the dexter the Union Flag, and on the sinister a unicorn argent armed crined and unguled or, gorged with a coronet composed of crosses-patee and fleurs-de-lis, a chain affixed thereto, reflexed of the last, and holding a like lance flying therefrom to the sinister a banner azure charged with three fleurs-de-lis or; the whole ensigned with the Imperial Crown proper and below the" shield upon a wreath composed of roses, thistles, shamrocks and lilies a scroll azure inscribed with the motto - A mari usque ad mare. | ||
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The arms were officially granted on May 26, 1868, November 21, 1921, augmented on July 12, 1994 March 15, 2005. | The arms were officially granted on May 26, 1868, November 21, 1921, augmented on July 12, 1994 March 15, 2005. | ||
During the first decades after Confederation, questions relating to the | During the first decades after Confederation, questions relating to the arms of Canada had not received the attention they deserved. The Royal Arms of the United Kingdom were then freely used to identify the offices of the Government of Canada. | ||
The first arms were granted on May 26, 1868. This design displayed, quarterly, the arms of the original four provinces of the new federation: Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. It was never used as the Great Seal, but was gradually adopted as the | The first arms were granted on May 26, 1868. This design displayed, quarterly, the arms of the original four provinces of the new federation: Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. It was never used as the Great Seal, but was gradually adopted as the arms of Canada. For a reason unexplained by history, another Great Seal was adopted for Canada representing Queen Victoria and the throne of her coronation; this Great Seal is however altered at the beginning of each reign, so as to show the effigy of the Sovereign. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:canada-fr.jpg|center|{{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms in a French publication (+/- 1890-1900) | |align="center"|[[File:canada-fr.jpg|center|{{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms in a French publication (+/- 1890-1900) | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:1992.aba.jpg|center| | |align="center"|[[File:1992.aba.jpg|center|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms in the [[Abadie]] albums | ||
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When other provinces joined Confederation, the attempt to add the arms of the new provinces to this federal composite design resulted in a crowded and confused appearance, see below. | |||
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|align="center"|[[File:canada3.jpg|cente|{{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms on a [[EFA Postcards|postcard]], with 7 fields) | |||
|align="center"|[[File:Dominion.capc.jpg|center|350 px|{{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms on a postcard, early 20th century 9 fields. | |||
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In 1888, the journal The Dominion Illustrated, proposed new arms (mainly to be used on their own journal) for the country, independent of new provinces being added. The arms showed a quartered field with the symbols of England (rose), France (fleur-de-lys), Ireland (shamrock) and Scotland (thistle), with a beaver as crest and surrounded by maple leaves. The whole under a Royal crown and with the motto Diversae conjunctae crescimus. See image below. | |||
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|align="center"|[[File: | |align="center"|[[File:canada-dominion.jpg|350 px|center|{{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>Proposal from The Dominion Illustrated | ||
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In 1920 the Canadian Government submitted a request to the Sovereign for a grant of arms. This request was approved and the arms assigned to Canada were granted by His Majesty King George V dated November 21, 1921. | |||
The first quarter consists of the three gold lions of England walking and shown full face, on a red background. <br> | The first quarter consists of the three gold lions of England walking and shown full face, on a red background. <br> | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:canada4.jpg|center|350 px| | |align="center"|[[File:canada4.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms with green maple leaves. | ||
|align="center"|[[File:054-canada.jpg|center|350 px| | |align="center"|[[File:054-canada.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms shown in 1936 | ||
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On July 12, 1994 the arms were augmented with a ribbon with the motto of the Order of Canada: "Desiderantes Meliorem Patriam" (They desire a better country). | On July 12, 1994 the arms were augmented with a ribbon with the motto of the Order of Canada: "Desiderantes Meliorem Patriam" (They desire a better country). | ||
The | The arms of Canada show a royal helmet, which is a barred helm of gold looking outward and draped in a mantle of white and red which are the official colours of Canada. | ||
The supporters are derived from the arms of England (lion) and Scotland (unicorn) When James VI of Scotland became James I of England in 1603, he chose one lion and one unicorn as the supporters of his royal shields. Canada adopted the same pattern and used a lion on the shield's right holding a gold pointed silver lance from which flies the Royal Union flag, and a unicorn with gold horn, mane | The supporters are derived from the arms of England (lion) and Scotland (unicorn) When James VI of Scotland became James I of England in 1603, he chose one lion and one unicorn as the supporters of his royal shields. Canada adopted the same pattern and used a lion on the shield's right holding a gold pointed silver lance from which flies the Royal Union flag, and a unicorn with gold horn, mane | ||
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Following its adoption as the symbol of France's king, the fleurs-de-lis also became the symbol of Christian France. By the 13th and 14<sup>th</sup> century, the three petals of the lily of France were being described by writers as symbols of faith, wisdom and chivalry. As in Ireland, they also came to be seen as symbols of the Holy Trinity. | Following its adoption as the symbol of France's king, the fleurs-de-lis also became the symbol of Christian France. By the 13th and 14<sup>th</sup> century, the three petals of the lily of France were being described by writers as symbols of faith, wisdom and chivalry. As in Ireland, they also came to be seen as symbols of the Holy Trinity. | ||
On top of the "achievement of the | On top of the "achievement of the arms of Canada" is the Imperial Crown which is indicative of the presence of a monarch as Canada's Head of State. | ||
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