- The Governor General of Canada
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Acadia University
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Registration of Arms and Badge
August 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 49
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Blazon
Arms
Per pale Azure and Argent two Nova Scotia woodsman’s axes in saltire between in chief and in base a cushion charged with a wolf’s head and in the flanks an open book all counterchanged;
Motto
This Latin phrase means “In dust you will win,” and reflects the benefits of hard work.
Badge
A Nova Scotia woodsman’s axe hafted Gules the blade proper;
Symbolism
The symbolism of these emblems will soon be available in both official languages
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 18, 2006, in Volume 140, page 3687 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the heralds at the College of Arms, London.
Painter
Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
University
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the College of Arms, London, England, 20 August 1973.