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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's Bay]] Company, which was responsible for the administration of the new colony. | 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 | 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 19<sup>th</sup> century. | ||
A new seal was ordered by the now Province of British Columbia on September 16, 1896. The new seal showed a shield with the Union Jack and in chief a sun. It also already showed the two supporters, motto and crest as in the current arms. It was designed by Reverend Arthur John Beanlands, Rector and Canon Residentiary of Christchurch Cathedral in Victoria. | A new seal was ordered by the now Province of British Columbia on September 16, 1896. The new seal showed a shield with the Union Jack and in chief a sun. It also already showed the two supporters, motto and crest as in the current arms. It was designed by Reverend Arthur John Beanlands, Rector and Canon Residentiary of Christchurch Cathedral in Victoria. | ||