Symbols of the Lieutenant Governor
Crest of the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan
The Crest of the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan symbolizes the Lieutenant Governor’s status as the direct representative of the Sovereign in the province.
The Crest is featured on flags, pins and other official symbols and memorabilia, and as the official logo of the Lieutenant Governor.
Following a standard design used for most Canadian provinces, the Crest displays the Shield of Arms of the province surmounted by a wreath of ten maple leaves representing the ten provinces. King Edward VII granted the Shield of Arms as Saskatchewan's first emblem on August 25, 1906 by a royal warrant. The shield displays a red lion (a traditional royal symbol) on a gold band across the upper third of the shield. The three gold wheat sheaves on a green background symbolize Saskatchewan's agriculture and resources.
Viceregal Standard
The Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan has a personal flag, called the Viceregal Standard, which is flown on the official motor vehicle.
The Viceregal Standard consists of a rectangular blue background with the Crest/Emblem of the Lieutenant Governor displayed in the middle.
The Standard may also be flown on a building where the Lieutenant Governor is present. It is never used within a building.
The Standard was inaugurated on September 4th, 1980.
Logo of the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan
The Lieutenant Governor’s Logo consists of the Crest and title “Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan”.
It can be used for specific purposes with prior approval. There are a range of events, organizations and awards ceremonies in which the use of the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan’s Logo is useful and even required; for example, printing certificates for the Lieutenant Governor awards or the publication of an annual general report of one of the Lieutenant Governor’s patronages.
If you have been publishing a Crest of the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan for some time, please contact us. The design files were updated in the autumn of 2023.
If you would like to request use of the Lieutenant Governor’s Logo (or Crest), please contact donna.boyle@gov.sk.ca.
Lieutenant Governor Badge of Recognition
In January 1999, Queen Elizabeth the Second approved the creation of a special badge to recognize persons holding viceregal office and their spouses.
The badge rests on a frame depicting the pointed ends of four stylized maple leaves in red and white enamel, representing the many faceted responsibilities and duties of viceregal office. The more naturalistic maple leaf in the centre represents the personal commitment required of incumbents and their spouses. The Crown surmounts the design, recalling service to the Canadian people and the Crown.
The badge measures approximately four centimetres and is struck in sterling silver and is gilded in gold.
The same badge is presented to the spouses of Lieutenant Governors, except that the central maple leaf is in silver instead of gold. Following retirement from office, individuals may continue to wear the badge.
There is also a small lapel pin with the same insignia.