![]() ![]() It does not function as a legislative “mace” and, in fact, has no legislative status whatsoever. ![]() The Chain marks the wearer as the first citizen and a person of some importance. The medallions are supported and spaced by connectors representing Canada’s maple leaf and the Alberta wild rose, floral emblem of the province. The Olympic Rings - signifying Calgary’s status as an Olympic City and host to the 1988 Winter Olympic Games. The Provincial Coat of Arms - acknowledging the Province of Alberta as grantor of authority to the Mayor and to the Corporation. The Buffalo Head is also the central element in the Coat of Arms of the Mounted Police who founded Fort Calgary in 1875. The brands are those of the “Big Four” and the Calgary Stampede.īuffalo Head – representing the prairie and foothills upon which Calgary grew. Wheat Stalks and Brands – representing the grain and ranching which were cornerstones of Calgary’s initial prosperity. Pumper and Derrick – representing the oil and gas which form the foundation of Calgary’s economy. The pipes also represent the idea of meeting with the Mayor and Council. Pipes – a traditional plains design representing the indigenous tribes who first inhabited the area. ![]() Mounted on a supporting collar of dark blue gros-grain ribbon and made up of ten medallions which support the City crest pendant at the front. The Chain is entirely hand engraved on sterling silver. and presented to Mayor Ralph Klein on January 12, 1985. Under the scroll the Union Jack, signifying our relationship with the British Commonwealth, and the Red Ensign, Canada’s flag until 1965.Ī simplified version of the crest is part of The City of Calgary corporate logo.Ĭommissioned by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, with assistance from Petro-Canada, to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Calgary’s incorporation, it was created by Henry Birks & Sons Ltd. The crest includes our motto, Onward, and the dates of Calgary’s incorporation as a town (1884) and as a city (1894). All reference the ancestry of the majority of early settlers to the region. The shield is supported on either side by a horse and a steer, representing the city’s roots in agriculture.īelow the shield are the leek of Wales, the shamrock of Ireland, the rose of England and the thistle of Scotland. George (the patron saint of England) and the Canadian maple leaf, which is inset by a bull buffalo (the former master of our region). The lower two-thirds of the shield bears the cross of St. The top of the shield is another sun, this one setting behind the majestic Rocky Mountains. The upper third of the crest displays a setting sun above a mural crown (a symbol of loyalty). The City of Calgary’s official crest was chosen through a contest sponsored by the Calgary Herald newspaper and officially adopted by City Council in March 1902. ![]()
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