The Viceregal Lion
  1. The Governor General of Canada
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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.

John Craig Eaton

Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms
October 15, 2015
Vol. VI, p. 572

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


Blazon

Arms

Or on a chevron Gules three maple leaves proper between in chief two beavers statant and in base a harp Sable;

Crest

A beaver statant Sable holding in its mouth a sprig of maple proper;

Motto

VINCIT OMNIA VERITAS;


Symbolism

Arms

Not available.

Crest

Not available.

Motto

This Latin phrase means “Truth conquers all”.


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on December 3, 2016, in Volume 150, page 741 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Not available.

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

Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet


Recipient Information

Individual

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 3 January 1917.