In 1904 provinces without arms were encouraged to apply for them, and British Columbia requested a warrant assigning the heraldic design on the seal as an armorial bearing. The College of Arms agreed to this providing changes were made. The "Union device" was to be reduced in size and defaced with an antique crown, but placed at the top of the shield in the most important position, while the enlarged sun on wavy bars was placed below. The shield was assigned by royal warrant 31 March 1906, and replaced the 1870 badge on the flag of the Lt-Governor in the same year. The supporters and crest were not included in the warrant, but continued to be used. This anomaly was corrected on 15 October 1987 when the complete Coat of Arms was granted in person by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

David Prothero, October-November 2002

In 1904 provinces without arms were encouraged to apply for them, and British Columbia requested a warrant assigning the heraldic design on the seal as an armorial bearing. The College of Arms agreed to this providing changes were made. The "Union device" was to be reduced in size and defaced with an antique crown, but placed at the top of the shield in the most important position, while the enlarged sun on wavy bars was placed below. The shield was assigned by royal warrant 31 March 1906, and replaced the 1870 badge on the flag of the Lt-Governor in the same year. The supporters and crest were not included in the warrant, but continued to be used. This anomaly was corrected on 15 October 1987 when the complete Coat of Arms was granted in person by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

David Prothero, October-November 2002