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William Harold Hunt

Winnipeg, Manitoba
Registration of Arms
October 15, 2021
Vol. VIII, p. 28

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Blazon

Arms

Azure on a bend Argent between two water bougets Or, three lions’ faces Gules;

Crest

A lion’s face Gules;

Motto

LABOR OMNIA VINCIT*;
* The blazon found in the records of the Office of the Ulster King of Arms indicates this motto, although the accompanying painting erroneously shows “Labor omna vincit.”


Symbolism

Arms

Lions’ faces and water bougets (leather pouches to transport water) are common elements in historic Hunt coats of arms.

Crest

Not available.

Motto

This Latin phrase means “Work conquers all.”


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 19, 2022, in Volume 156, page 1206 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Not available.

Painter
* Not available / Non disponible

Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet


Recipient Information

Individual

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the Office of the Ulster King of Arms, Dublin, Ireland, 2 September 1932.