The Viceregal Lion
  1. The Governor General of Canada
Heraldry Today

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James George Phelps

Brockville, Ontario
Grant of Arms
September 10, 1997
Vol. III, p. 193

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Blazon

Arms

Sable a wolf salient Argent and in base a bar dancetty Ermine;

Crest

A demi wolf Argent cloaked Sable corded Or grasping in the dexter paw a sword Argent hilt and pommel Or;

Motto

READY AND INTENT;


Symbolism

In general, the symbolism of emblems prior to 2000 does not exist in an appropriate format for the online Register.


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 22, 1997, in Volume 131, page 3591 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert Black, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter
Linda Nicholson

Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet


Recipient Information

Individual