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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.

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

University of Victoria

Victoria, British Columbia
Registration of Arms
April 3, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 102

Blazon

Arms

Azure an open book proper edged bound and clasped Or, on a chief Argent three martlets Gules;

Crest

A dexter cubit arm proper in the hand a torch erect Or enflamed proper irradiated Or and ensigned with a scroll Argent thereon the Hebrew words Azure meaning "Let there be light";

Motto

MULTITUDO SAPIENTIUM SANITAS ORBIS;

Symbolism

Arms

Not applicable

Crest

Not applicable

Motto

Not applicable

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 November 3, 2001, in Volume 135, page 4057 of the Canada Gazette.

Artist Information

Creator(s)
Not applicable

Painter
* Not applicable / Sans objet

Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet

Recipient Information

Civil Institution
University

The recipient's emblems were originally recorded in the records of the College of Arms, London, England.