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Coat of Arms and Badge of the City of Vancouver |
This is the third Coat of Arms the City has used. The first one was used from 1886 to 1903 and depicted a sailing ship, a tree, wooden docks and a train with no supporters. The second coat of Arms was first authorized in 1903, and forms the basis of that which is in use today. The third Coat of Arms was granted on March 31, 1969, and presented to the Council on January 7, 1970.
The City's new Coat of Arms differs only in detail from the previous one. The points of interest are: the Caduceous of Mercury has been replaced by a Totem Pole of Kwakiutl Design; the upper part of the shield (Chief) has been charged with two dogwoods; the Helm (Helmet) has been properly drawn; the Mantle has been added; the word "Air" has been added to the Motto. This design is in accordance with the wishes of Council that there be no major change.
The College of Heralds has, in addition, granted a "Badge". This is in the form of a Mural Crown enfiled with Crossed Oar and Axe. The Badge is worth a special note. It is a device which may be used to signify the ownership of property and could quite properly, with the addition of, say, "City of Vancouver", be used to identify vehicles, equipment and many other things which are in need of identification.
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