- The Governor General of Canada
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Winston Blair Orser
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Grant of Arms
January 26, 1994
Vol. II, p. 280
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Blazon
Arms
Azure a sun in splendour issuant in dexter canton its central straight ray extending bendwise between a lion's head in chief erased all Or and in base a rose Argent barbed Vert seeded Or;
Crest
A demi-lion Or holding in its forepaws a pine tree proper charged with the rod of Aesculapius Or;
Motto
JE MAINTIENDRAI, meaning "I will maintain";
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 March 19, 1994, in Volume 128, page 1685 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of John Williamson, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Debra Parker
Calligrapher
Judith Bainbridge
Recipient Information
Individual