- The Governor General of Canada
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Mount Allison University
Sackville, New Brunswick
Registration of Arms
November 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 188
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Blazon
Arms
Murrey three open books proper edged and clasped Or, the first inscribed LITTERAE, the second RELIGIO and the third SCIENTIA in letters Sable, all within a bordure Or;
Crest
Issuant from a circlet of maple leaves Or a dexter cubit arm proper holding a torch Murrey enflamed proper;
Motto
LITTERAE · RELIGIO · SCIENTIA;
Symbolism
Arms
Garnet and gold have been the university’s colours since 1886. The shield with three books on it has appeared on the university’s seal for many decades; the border and the motto were added to make the design unique.
Crest
The torch is taken from the device on the university seal. The maple leaves refer to Canada.
Motto
This Latin phrase means "Letters, religion, knowledge".
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 8, 2008, in Volume 142, page 551 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not available
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, 16 December 1985.