Arms of the City of Delta
Arms of the City of Delta
Blazon
Vert a plate environed of a triangle voided of the field couped on each corner Argent;
Symbolism
The green shield represents the rich lands of Delta. The triangle forms a canting reference to the city’s name, based on the Greek letter delta. The disc symbolizes the sun whose white light incorporates all other colours of the rainbow, thus representing the diversity of the residents.
Crest of the City of Delta
Blazon
A demi-ship’s wheel Argent;
Symbolism
The mural coronet symbolizes a municipality, and appears in Canada’s national colours. The ship’s wheel represents water-based commerce and industry.
Motto of the City of Delta
Blazon
OURS TO PRESERVE BY HAND AND HEART;
Symbolism
Not applicable.
Supporters of the City of Delta
Blazon
Two horses Argent maned and unguled Or each gorged of a riband Vert pendent therefrom a pomme, that on the dexter charged of three salmon fretted, that on the sinister charged of an ear of barley Or, both standing on a grassy mount Vert charged on the dexter with a plate bearing a pale wavy Azure and on the sinister with a fountain, all issuant from the sea proper;
Symbolism
The horses symbolize the city’s strength and power, and wear collars showing symbols of fishing and grain-growing industries. The compartment on which they stand is a visual metaphor for Delta’s geographical situation: the green fields are bordered by symbols for the Fraser River and Boundary Bay.
