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

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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