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

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Geoffrey Lionel Dixon

Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms
November 5, 1992
Vol. II, p. 200

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Blazon

Arms

Per saltire paly chevronny in all four Or and Azure chevrons pointing to centre point;

Crest

Issuant from a coronet rim Or set with maple leaves Gules a demi lion rampant Or bearing in the dexter forepaw a Latin cross Vert;

Motto

CONTENDERE EST VINCERE. This Latin phrase means "To strive is to conquer".


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 5, 1992, in Volume 126, page 3669 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter
Joan Ouellette

Calligrapher
Nancy Ellis


Recipient Information

Individual