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Encyclopedia > Cowichan Herald Extraordinary
The badge of office of Cowichan Herald Extraordinary
The badge of office of Cowichan Herald Extraordinary

Cowichan Herald of Arms Extraordinary (Héraut Cowichan extraordinaire in French) is the title of one of the officers of arms at the Canadian Heraldic Authority in Ottawa. Herald Extraordinary is an honorary position reserved for people who have made notable contributions to Canadian heraldry. Like the other heralds at the Authority, the name is derived from the Canadian river of the same name. Image File history File links Badge of office of the Cowichan Herald Extraordinary of the Canadian Heraldic Authority Obtained from official site File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Badge of office of the Cowichan Herald Extraordinary of the Canadian Heraldic Authority Obtained from official site File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Dr. Conrad Swan, while York Herald, one of thirteen officers of arms at the College of Arms. ... Badge of the Canadian Heraldic Authority The Canadian Heraldic Authority is an agency of the Government of Canada responsible for heraldry in Canada. ... Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Advance Ottawa/Ottawa en avant Location City Information Established: 1850 as Bytown Area: 2,778. ... Henry Edgar Paston-Bedingfeld, Her Majestys York Herald of Arms in Ordinary at the College of Arms. ... The Cowichan River is a moderately sized river in British Columbia, Canada. ...


The design of the badge of office of Cowichan Herald of Arms is based on the word "Cowichan," which means "place warmed by the sun." The two animals in the center are based on a design by Cowichan artist Wayne Charlie. They are a horned dog, Wagaas, and an eagle, Yuhwala, two of the most important creatures from traditional Cowichan teachings. Heraldic badges were common in the Middle Ages particularly in England. ...


Holders of the office

  • 1999-present Graham Anderson

1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...

See also

Heraldry is the science and art of designing, displaying, describing and recording coats of arms and badges, as well as the formal ceremonies and laws that regulate the use and inheritance of arms. ... The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada is a Canadian organization that promotes the art and science of Canadian Heraldry. ...

References

  • Canadian Heraldic Authority
The Canadian Heraldic Authority
Canadian Heraldic Authority | Governor General
Herald Chancellor | Chief Herald | Deputy Chief Herald
Heralds in Ordinary: Assiniboine Herald | Athabaska Herald | Coppermine Herald
Fraser Herald | Miramichi Herald | Saguenay Herald | Saint-Laurent Herald
Extraordinary and Emeritus Officers: Cowichan | Dauphin | Niagara | Outaouais


 
 

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