- The Governor General of Canada
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Victor Christian William Cavendish
Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of Arms and Supporters
September 20, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 312
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Blazon
Arms
Sable three bucks’ heads caboshed Argent;
The Arms are shown ensigned by the coronet of a duke;
Crest
A serpent nowed proper;
Supporters
Two bucks proper each collared of a wreath of roses alternately Argent and Azure;
Motto
CAVENDO TUTUS;
Symbolism
Arms
These are the arms of the dukes of Devonshire.
Crest
This is the crest of the dukes of Devonshire.
Supporters
These are the supporters of the dukes of Devonshire.
Motto
This Latin expression, meaning “Safe by being cautious,” is the motto of the dukes of Devonshire and contains a canting reference to the surname of Cavendish.
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, in 1858.