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Canadian heraldry is the cultural tradition and style of coats of arms and other heraldic achievements in both modern and historic Canada.It includes national, provincial, and civic arms, noble and personal arms, ecclesiastical heraldry, heraldic displays as corporate logos, and Canadian blazonry.
In many heraldic traditions, arms generally are passed patrilineally. In other nations' traditions, Canadian heraldry for example, women may inherit arms on an equal basis with their brothers (if any). Women in Canada may also transmit their arms to their heirs, regardless of sex. [4]
The coat of arms of Canada, [a] also known as the Royal Coat of Arms of Canada [b] or, formally, as the Arms of His Majesty The King in Right of Canada [c] is the arms of dominion of the Canadian monarch and, thus, also the official coat of arms of Canada.
The Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada contains the heraldic emblems that have been granted, registered, approved or confirmed by the Canadian Heraldic Authority since its inception on June 4, 1988. In 2005, the Canadian Heraldic Authority began the process of creating a digital version of the register available online.
Pages in category "Canadian provincial and territorial coats of arms" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Media in category "Canadian coats of arms" The following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. C. File:Coat of arms of Canada.svg; I.
Canadian coats of arms (3 C, 3 P, 4 F) Canadian Heraldic Authority (1 C, 16 P) F. Fellows of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada (15 P) O. Order of Canada (8 C, 9 P)
It is a "paper crown", meaning it has no physical form and is intended to be used as a symbol only, [38] on the Royal Coat of Arms of Canada, the coats of arms of provinces, the royal cypher, badges and rank insignia of the Canadian Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies, as well as by private organizations significantly associated with the ...