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

The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.

Walter Lenard Wright

Winnipeg, Manitoba
Grant of Arms
March 15, 1993
Vol. II, p. 224

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Blazon

Arms

Azure two bars wavy in chief three lions' heads Or;

Crest

Rising out of a circlet of maple leaves and trefoils Or a demi lion Azure the head and main Or gorged with a collar dependant therefrom a mill rind Azure and holding between the forepaws a Garb Or environed by an antique crown Azure;

Motto

BY FAITH WE FLOURISH;


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 2077 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of Charles Maier, Athabaska Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter
Debra Parker

Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet


Recipient Information

Individual