- The Governor General of Canada
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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.