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Paul Gregory Gemmiti

Peterborough, Ontario
Grant of Arms
October 20, 1992
Vol. II, p. 208

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Blazon

Arms

Vert on a pile undy Gules fimbriated Argent an octagon jewel Vert irradiated Argent between in base three octagon jewels also Argent;

Crest

A bear's head and skin Sable doubled Argent the upper jaw resting on the helmet and charged at the neck with three conjoined maple seeds winged also Argent;

Motto

STUDE ORA TUM AGE. This Latin phrase means "Study, pray, and then act".


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 June 26, 1993, in Volume 127, page 2076 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of Paul Gregory Gemmiti, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter
Joan Ouellette

Calligrapher
Nancy Ellis


Recipient Information

Individual