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

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Bruce Alexander McLean

Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms and a Badge
November 16, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 75

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Blazon

Arms

Per chevron Or and Gules upon a base enarched Argent semé of maple seeds Gules a tower Argent, in chief two lymphads, sails furled, oars in action Sable;

Crest

A beaver couchant Or in front of a tower Gules charged with a Maltese cross Argent;

Motto

DEFEND THE FUTURE;

Badge

A tower Argent surmounting two pace-sticks in saltire Gules;


Symbolism

Arms

Not available.

Crest

Not available.

Motto

DEFEND THE FUTURE.

Badge

Not available.


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 24, 2001, in Volume 135, page 939 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority

Painter
Linda Nicholson

Calligrapher
Suzzann Wright


Recipient Information

Individual