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Kingston, Ontario
Grant of a Flag and Badge
April 15, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 600
Flag of Kingston PoliceBlazonAzure the Badge cantoned by maple leaves, stem to the centre, each ensigned by an ancient crown Or; SymbolismThe ancient crowns and maple leaves symbolize that the force was established in the same year of 1841 that the city of Kingston was named as the capital of the Province of Canada. |
Badge of Kingston PoliceBlazonThe shield of the Arms of the City of Kingston (Gules a Martello tower Argent upon a base wavy Argent charged with two barrulets Azure, in chief three Eastern crowns Or) within an annulus Argent edged and inscribed SERVING OUR COMMUNITY in letters Azure, all within a wreath of maple leaves Or issuant from a trillium flower, the whole ensigned by the Royal Crown proper; SymbolismThis design, which includes the shield of the arms of the city of Kingston in the centre, follows the traditional structure of municipal police badges. The Royal Crown symbolizes the fact that the department assists in the administration of the Crown’s justice, while the maple leaves and trillium flower are references to Canada and to Ontario. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 22, 2016 in Volume 150, page 3150 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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