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Geoffrey Lionel Dixon

Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms
November 5, 1992
Vol. II, p. 200

Arms of Geoffrey Lionel Dixon

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Blazon

Arms

Per saltire paly chevronny in all four Or and Azure chevrons pointing to centre point;

Crest

Issuant from a coronet rim Or set with maple leaves Gules a demi lion rampant Or bearing in the dexter forepaw a Latin cross Vert;

Motto

CONTENDERE EST VINCERE. This Latin phrase means "To strive is to conquer".


Symbolism

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