- The Governor General of Canada
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Frederick Arthur Stanley
Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of Arms and Supporters
July 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 296
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Blazon
Arms
Argent on a bend Azure three stags' heads caboshed Or, in honour point a crescent Sable;
The Arms are shown ensigned by the coronet of a baron;
Crest
An eagle wings elevated and addorsed Or preying on an infant in its cradle proper swaddled Gules, the cradle laced Or, all on a cap of maintenance Gules turned up Ermine;
Supporters
Dexter a griffin wings elevated, sinister a stag Or each ducally gorged attached thereto a line reflexed over the back and charged on the shoulder with a crescent Azure;
Motto
SANS CHANGER;
Symbolism
Arms
These are the arms of the earls of Derby, with the addition of a crescent indicating that Lord Stanley was the second son of the 14th earl. Stanley became the 16th earl just prior to the end of his term as governor general, upon the death of his older brother.
Crest
This is the crest of the earls of Derby.
Supporters
These are the supporters of the earls of Derby. The crescents repeat the symbolism of the Arms.
Motto
This French expression means “Unchanging.” It is the motto of the earls of Derby.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 1, 1900, in Volume 0, page 0 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
Governor General
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 19 June 1888. The acquisition of this painting has been sponsored by the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada.