- The Governor General of Canada
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Kenneth Adams Hunter
London, Ontario
Registration of Arms
September 15, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 419
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Blazon
Arms
Per fess embattled Argent and Gules, in chief two maple leaves Gules and in base a fleam Or;
Crest
A beaver sejant erect per fess embattled Argent and Gules holding a Mameluke sword corded and tasselled proper in the dexter paw and supporting a fleam Or with the sinister paw;
Motto
CIVIS CANADAE SUM;
Symbolism
Arms
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The colours and the maple leaves allude to Major-General Hunter’s Canadian nationality. The fleam, an early type of scalpel, symbolizes his medical profession, as well as the fact that he was an honorary physician to Queen Elizabeth II and the first Surgeon General of the Canadian Forces Medical Service (now the Royal Canadian Medical Service). The crenellated division line is likely an additional reference to his army career.
Crest
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The Mameluke sword, which is borne by general officers, is a reference to MGen Hunter’s military rank, while the beaver is an additional reference to his Canadian identity. The crenellated division line, the colours and the fleam repeat the symbolism of the Arms.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “I am a citizen of Canada.”
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)
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
Individual
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 30 March 1972.