Royal Military College of Canada

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Kingston, Ontario
Confirmation of a College Colour
August 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 206

Flag of the Royal Military College of Canada
Flag of the Royal Military College of Canada
 
Flag of the Royal Military College of Canada

Flag of the Royal Military College of Canada

Blazon

Azure a torteau charged with an arm in armour embowed, gauntleted proper, holding a sprig of three maple leaves Vert and issuant from a wreath Argent and Gules, within an annulus Gules fimbriated and inscribed ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA • COLLÈGE MILITAIRE ROYAL DU CANADA in letters Or, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, encircled by two maple branches Or bound Gules and surmounted in base by a scroll bearing the motto TRUTH DUTY VALOUR • VÉRITÉ DEVOIR VAILLANCE;

Symbolism

The blue field bearing the primary badge follows the pattern of regimental and military college colours in the Canadian Armed Forces.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

Since 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent confirming the heraldic emblems of the Royal Military College of Canada

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the Department of National Defence, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Robert Grey

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Military Institution