- The Governor General of Canada
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Leslie John Calvert
Peterborough, Ontario
Registration of Arms and Badge
December 15, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 460
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Blazon
Arms
Or on a pale between two maple leaves stems inwards Azure a Maltese cross between two maple leaves stems inwards Or;
Crest
A demi-calf Azure holding between its forelegs a fleam Or;
Motto
CONARI PETERE INVENIRE;
Badge
A unicorn’s horn Gules enfiling an ancient crown Or;
Symbolism
Arms
The maple leaves represent Dr. Calvert’s Canadian nationality. The Maltese cross alludes to his position as a Knight in the Order of St. John.
Crest
The calf is a pun on Dr. Calvert’s surname, which originates from an Old English word for “calf herdsman.” The fleam symbolizes his career as a surgeon.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “To strive, to seek, to find,” which is taken from the poem “Ulysses” by Alfred Tennyson.
Badge
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The unicorn’s horn, reputed to have healing properties, likely alludes to Dr. Calvert’s profession as a medical doctor.
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, 8 April 1974.