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Corporation of the City of Nepean
Nepean, Ontario
Grant of Arms
October 10, 1990
Vol. II, p. 28
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Blazon
Arms
Vert a fess wavy Erminois between three representations of the old township hall bell as hanging from its support in the Nepean Civic Square all Argent;
Crest
On a mount Vert a goat trippant Sable attired and unguled Or charged on both sides with two ermine spots in fess and gorged with maple leaves also Or;
Motto
UNITY · FAMILY · FORTITUDE;
Symbolism
In general, the symbolism of emblems prior to 2000 does not exist in an appropriate format for the online Register.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on December 1, 1990, in Volume 124, page 4066 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the Corporation of the City of Nepean, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
David Farrar
Calligrapher
Judith Bainbridge
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Regional, Municipal etc Government