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Ryerson Polytechnic University

Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms, Supporters and Badge
June 18, 1999
Vol. III, p. 324

Arms of  Ryerson Polytechnic University

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Blazon

Arms

Azure a right-angled isosceles set square apex downwards Argent on a chief Or an ancient lamp Azure enflamed proper;

Crest

A ram’s head caboshed Argent attired Azure between two maple leaves extending outwards Or;

Supporters

On either side a ram Argent attired Azure unguled Or gorged with a wreath of maple leaves Vert charged on the body with a torch Or enflamed proper enfiled through a right-angled isosceles set square apex downwards Azure;

Motto

MENTE ET ARTIFICIO. This Latin phrase means "With mind and hand".


Symbolism

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