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The Sir Sandford Fleming College of Applied Arts and Technology
Peterborough, Ontario
Registration of Arms and Badge
October 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 78
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Blazon
Arms
Per chevron Argent and Gules between three maple leaves two angle irons chevronwise the terminal rings enfiled by an orle the whole counterchanged;
Crest
Issuant from a wreath of trillium flowers proper, a goat’s head per chevron Argent and Gules charged on the neck with two angle irons ringed at the ends chevronwise counterchanged armed Or;
Motto
LET THE DEED SHAW;
Symbolism
Arms
The chevrons are featured in other arms of people bearing the name Fleming, and honour the College’s namesake, the engineer and inventor Sir Sandford Fleming. They are composed of angle irons, symbolizing the College’s technology programs. The maple leaves are a symbol of Canada and also represent the applied arts programs offered by the College.
Crest
The goat’s head is featured in other arms of people bearing the name Fleming, and honours the College’s namesake, engineer and inventor Sir Sandford Fleming. The trilliums represent the province of Ontario, where the College is located. The angle irons repeat the symbolism of the Arms.
Motto
This phrase emphasizes the positive results of the College’s work.