The Viceregal Lion
  1. The Governor General of Canada
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Deputy Chief Herald, Canadian Heraldic Authority

Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms of Office
January 20, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 103

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Blazon

Arms

Gules an inescutcheon Argent charged with a maple leaf Gules and ensigned by a coronet erablé Argent jewelled Gules, all within a bordure Argent;


Symbolism

Arms

Not applicable;


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 30, 2013, in Volume 147, page 2705 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of Claire Boudreau, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter
Catherine Fitzpatrick

Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet


Recipient Information

Civil Institution
National (Officer)