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The University of Western Ontario

London, Ontario
Registration of Arms and Supporters
October 15, 1993
Vol. II, p. 287

Arms of the University of Western Ontario

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Blazon

Arms

Per saltire Purpure and Argent in chief an open book Proper edged and clasped Or in fess two hurts each charged with a demi lion rampant double queued issuant Ermine ducally crowned Or and in base within an annulet a stag trippant Argent on a Chief Or a sun rising Gules;

Crest

In front of a branch of maple Gules an open book as in the arms;

Supporters

On a grassy mound Vert dexter a moose and sinister a lynx both Or;

Motto

VERITAS ET UTILITAS. This Latin phrase means "Truth and utility".


Symbolism

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