Canadian Royal Crown

Blazon

A crown of two intersecting arches Or set with pearls and ensigned by a snowflake Argent jewelled Gules, the upper edge of the rim dancetty and set with maple leaves Or, the rim charged with a wavy bar Azure, all enclosing a cap of maintenance Gules lined Ermine;

Symbolism

The structure of the crown with its gold arches set with pearls follows that of previous heraldic versions of the Royal Crown. The red cap lined in ermine fur is also found in these crowns. The maple leaves are a quintessential Canadian symbol used since the 19th century to represent Canada and all its peoples. The stylized snowflake is a reference to Canada being a northern realm. It also makes a direct connection with the insignia of the Order of Canada, of which The King is the sovereign. The upper edge of the rim symbolizes the mountain ranges and valleys of Canada’s landscapes. The wavy blue band alludes to the country’s many lakes and rivers, as well as its three ocean borders. Together, they emphasize the importance of the environment to Canadians and connect to Indigenous teachings about the idea of harmony between the land and its inhabitants.