- The Governor General of Canada
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Jules Léger
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms
January 15, 1990
Vol. I, p. 68
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Blazon
Arms
Bleu Céleste in chief an owl affronty hovering Argent in base a maple leaf ensigned by the Royal Crown both Or;
Symbolism
Arms
Gabrielle Léger has represented unto the Chief Herald of Canada that her late husband, The Right Honourable Jules Léger, Governor General and Commander in Chief of Canada from 1974 to 1979, did use an emblem on his Privy Seal and for other official purposes, which emblem she wishes might be granted and confirmed to the heirs of her late husband so that it may appear by lawful authority on memorials raised to perpetuate his memory and recognize his service.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 27, 1990, in Volume 124, page 273 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Alex Colville, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Donald Hallman
Calligrapher
Nancy Ellis
Recipient Information
Individual
Governor General