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The Association of Canadian Knights of the Sovereign and Military Order of Malta
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms
January 11, 1991
Vol. II, p. 74
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Blazon
Arms
Gules a Maltese cross Argent anglée of four maple leaves Or its points interlacing a rosary Argent with decade beads Or pendant therefrom a Maltese cross Argent crowned Or;
Motto
TUITIO FIDEI ET OBSEQUIUM PAUPERUM. This Latin phrase means "Defence of the faith and assistance to the poor".
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 May 4, 1991, in Volume 125, page 1485 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert Pichette, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Gordon Macpherson
Calligrapher
Nancy Ellis
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Community Service Organization