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The cadeceus refers to trade, the trident to shipping, the pine to forestry and the beaver to the arms of the [[Hudson Bay | The cadeceus refers to trade, the trident to shipping, the pine to forestry and the beaver to the arms of the [[Hudson's Bay]] Company, which was responsible for the administration of the new colony. | ||
The Colony of British Columbia was established in 1858 and in 1864 the Vancouver Island colony was merged with British Columbia. The new colony used a simple seal with the image of Queen Victoria on a throne. This seal was used most of the 19th century. | The Colony of British Columbia was established in 1858 and in 1864 the Vancouver Island colony was merged with British Columbia. The new colony used a simple seal with the image of Queen Victoria on a throne. This seal was used most of the 19th century. | ||