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Victor Christian William Cavendish

Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of Arms and Supporters
September 20, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 312

Arms of Victor Christian William Cavendish

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Blazon

Arms

Sable three bucks’ heads caboshed Argent;

The Arms are shown ensigned by the coronet of a duke;

Crest

A serpent nowed proper;

Supporters

Two bucks proper each collared of a wreath of roses alternately Argent and Azure;

Motto

CAVENDO TUTUS;


Symbolism

Arms

These are the arms of the dukes of Devonshire.

Crest

This is the crest of the dukes of Devonshire.

Supporters

These are the supporters of the dukes of Devonshire.

Motto

This Latin expression, meaning “Safe by being cautious,” is the motto of the dukes of Devonshire and contains a canting reference to the surname of Cavendish.