PDF-COMMONWEALTH COAT OF ARMS INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES

Introduction 1 General information 12 Further information 2 Forms of the Arms 3 Official use 3 1 General usage 2 Size and colour 33 Placement on official documents and publications 34 Use in electronic media 35 Use on or in buildings 36 Use on unifo. It was granted in a Royal Warrant in 1912 About the Commonwealth Coat of Arms The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is an emblem signifying the national unity of Australia Symbols of Australias si x states appear together on the shield which is the cent ral EMO RA CY We recognise the inalienable right of individuals to participate in democratic processes in particular through free and fair elections in shaping the society in which they live Governments political parties and civil society are responsibl 2 The national Coat of Arms construction and meaning DESIGN OF THE NATIONAL COAT OF ARMS The national Coat of Arms is a series of elements organized in two distinct circles placed on top of one another The complete Use it to waterproof all types of above or below grade concrete and masonry including foundations block walls balconies parapets planter boxes non potable water tanks and fountains Coverage 88 100 ft per unit applied at inch thick 82 93 m per unit a Use it to waterproof all types of above or below grade concrete and masonry including foundations block walls balconies parapets planter boxes non potable water tanks and fountains Coverage 88 100 ft per unit applied at inch thick 82 93 m per unit a Symbols. Coat of Arm Representation. Every picture or image has a significance. When choosing what to draw on your Coat of Arms think what meaning you want to convey. . Work on one (1) square at a time.. A . coat of arms. is a distinctive heraldic design on a tunic used to cover and protect armor, but the term is more broadly applied to mean a full heraldic (. h. eraldry. : . the profession, study, or art of creating, granting, and blazoning arms and ruling on questions of rank or protocol) achievement which consists of a shield and certain accessories. In either sense, the design is a symbol unique to a person, family, corporation, or state. Such displays are also commonly called armorial bearings, armorial devices, heraldic devices, or arms.. Building . a Personal Coat of Arms. MULTICULTURALISM. 1971: Canada is the 1. st. country in the world to adopt multiculturalism as an official government policy. Multiculturalism policy encourages Canada’s many cultural groups to preserve, enhance, and share their heritage. Heraldry. a system of symbols used to represent individuals, families, countries, and sometimes, institutions. The basic symbol of heraldry is called a coat of arms which was originally . u. sed on the shields of knights.. Coats of Arms date to the early Middle Ages. In the early twelfth century, helmets and other armor began making it difficult to tell armed warriors apart. The solution was for each knight or soldier to paint something personal on their shield. These designs were important in battle, but they also functioned like team uniforms when knights met in tournaments. Overtime, shield emblem designs became enduring symbols of their owners, and of their owners' families.. . The Coat of Arms of Canada is also known as the Royal Arms of Canada or the Arms of . His/Her. Majesty in Right of Canada . . The current Coat of Arms has been the official Coat of Arms of Canada since 1921 – though minor modifications have been made to the current coat of arms since 1921. A design belonging to a particular group of people.. A coat of arms is distinct & unique for each group.. May be based on the history or legacies of the group.. Examples: University of Calgary. Alberta Coat of Arms. What does it mean to be a vassal?. Draw . and label the . feudalism pyramid on your paper.. How does feudalism work?. During the Middle Ages, knights wore so much armor, including helmets, that they couldn't be told apart on the battle field. As a result, they started carrying shields and flags that depicted their coat of arms. The coat of arms had symbols called heraldry that identified individuals, families, countries, and sometimes institutions, such as The Church. No two families could have the same coat of arms. . Colors. Every color has a significance. When choosing a color for your Coat of Arms think what meaning you want to convey. . Remember the message and trait/value you chose to convey. Choose the color to best represent your message to your audience. .