The Viceregal Lion
  1. The Governor General of Canada
Heraldry Today

The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.

Paul John Tuz

Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms
June 11, 1991
Vol. II, p. 73

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Blazon

Arms

Vair on a bend Gules a sword Argent hilt and pommel Or on a chief Gules an open book proper bound and edged Or charged on the dexter page with a Shield of David and on the sinister page with a cross potent Or;

Crest

A coronet composed of crosses potent and Shields of David set alternately upon a rim Or a demi-eagle wings displayed Azure beaked and gorged with a band Or;

Motto

PETO ET DEFENDO VERITATEM. This Latin phrase means "I seek and I defend the truth".


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 August 10, 1991, in Volume 125, page 2568 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of Charles Maier, Athabaska Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter
Joan Bouwmeester

Calligrapher
Joan Bouwmeester


Recipient Information

Individual