- The Governor General of Canada
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St. George's School
Vancouver, British Columbia
Registration of Arms
September 15, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 755
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Blazon
Arms
Argent a cross Gules, in the canton a maple leaf bendwise Vert all within a bordure Gules;
Crest
Upon a grassy mount proper, the mounted figure of St. George vested of a tabard of the Arms and slaying a dragon proper;
Motto
SINE TIMORE AUT FAVORE;
Symbolism
Arms
The red cross on a white background is the traditional symbol of St. George. The maple leaf identifies the school as a Canadian institution.
Crest
The image of St. George represented as a knight slaying a dragon dates back to the Middle Ages.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “Without fear or favour”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 31, 2018, in Volume 152, page 897 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the College of Arms, London.
Painter
Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Educational
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 9 October 1984.