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The Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Montréal, Quebec
Grant of Arms
July 22, 1993
Vol. II, p. 249

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Blazon

Arms

Argent on a chevron between in chief two maple leaves and in base an eagle holding in its dexter talon a spear Gules environed of a snake Sable a plate charged with a fleam all within a bordure invected Gules;

Crest

A snowy owl Argent membered Or holding in its dexter talon a fleam Gules;

Motto

SAPIENTIAE · PROGREDI · PRUDENTIA. This Latin phrase means "Wisdom, progress, prudence".


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 November 6, 1993, in Volume 127, page 3407 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of Gordon Macpherson and Robert H. Thorlakson, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter
Gordon Macpherson

Calligrapher
Nancy Ellis


Recipient Information

Civil Institution
Learned Society & Professional Organization