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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of a Badge for use by the Governor General’s Medals in Architecture
February 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 51
Badge of The Royal Architectural Institute of CanadaBlazonA hurt charged with a lion sejant on a rocky mount between two oak trees fructed, wearing a coronet erablé and holding in its dexter paw a compass, all within an annulus Or inscribed in base with the Motto in letters Azure; SymbolismThe lion is the symbol of the Governor General of Canada, on behalf of whom the medals are awarded, while blue and gold are the colours of the flag of the Governor General. The crown indicates that the program is administered by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, and its maple leaves indicate that this is a Canadian award. The compass is an indispensable tool for an architect. The rocky base and the trees represent two of the most common construction materials, stone and wood, and evoke a landscape. The oak tree, symbolizing sturdiness and excellence, expresses the ideas of shelter and protection. |
MottoBlazonIN ARCHITECTURA EXCELLENTIAM AESTIMARE; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Recognizing excellence in architecture,” which is the purpose of the medals. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 17, 2018 in Volume 152, page 3857 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Manon Labelle, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeCivil Institution |