- The Governor General of Canada
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Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
November 5, 1992
Vol. II, p. 201
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Blazon
Arms
Sable a maple leaf Gules irradiated and charged with an open book Argent;
Crest
A Phoenix Gules quilled and beaked Or issuing from flames proper;
Supporters
On a grassy mount on either side a raven Sable beaked and membered Or armed Gules;
Motto
OURS THE TASK ETERNAL;
Flag
Bleu-Celeste a maple leaf Gules irradiated and charged with an open book Argent;
Badge
On a sun in splendour Argent a maple leaf Gules charged with an open book proper bound Or edged Bleu-Celeste;
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 Bouwmeester
Calligrapher
Joan Bouwmeester
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
University