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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.

The University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Registration of Arms
February 15, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 96

Click on each image to enlarge. The blazon and symbolism for each element will accompany the enlarged image.

Blazon

Arms

Vert an open book Argent inscribed DEO ET PATRIAE in letters Sable between three garbs Or;

Symbolism

Arms

The design is inspired by the well-known arms of the University of Oxford, in England, with the blue background changed to green and the crowns to sheaves of wheat to echo the arms of Saskatchewan. The book embodies knowledge. It displays a Latin phrase that means “For God and country,” which the University has adopted as a motto.

Background

In general, there will be no images shown for emblems registered, confirmed or related to Supplementary Letters Patent.

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 The University of Saskatchewan (1909).

Painter
Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres

Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet

Recipient Information

Civil Institution
University

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 8 September 1978.

Image provided by The University of Saskatchewan.