Queen's University Coat of Arms

"Or, on a saltire Azure between in chief a fir Tree eradicated, in base a thistle stalked and leaved and in fess a red rose barbed, seeded, stalked and leaved all Proper and a trefoil Vert, an open book of the First, a bordure Gules charged with eight ancient crowns Gold.

This is the unique heraldic device assigned to Queen's University by the College of Arms. Originally devised by amateur heralds when the university was founded, the coat of arms is very complex... A cross of St. Andrew, with an open book at the junction to show that the arms belong to a place of learning, represents the original bond between Queen's and Scottish universities. Within the arms of the cross, four devices are displayed: at the top a pine tree for Canada, on the left a rose for England, at the bottom a thistle for Scotland, on the right a shamrock for Ireland. The shield is surrounded with a red bordure within which are disposed eight ancient crowns to recall the name Queen's and the granting of a royal charter.

The coat of arms is a registered trademark of Queen's University. Prior to use in any manner, permission must be obtained from the Trademark Use Review Board. The Coat of Arms is reserved for official university use only and may not be reproduced in any form or under any circumstances without special permission from the Board.