- The Governor General of Canada
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André Edward Nehman
Calgary, Alberta
Grant of Arms
January 21, 1998
Vol. III, p. 216
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Blazon
Arms
Or on a grassy mound Vert the figure of a man proper habited in 16th century Bavarian dress Azure with boots Sable holding in the dexter hand a maple leaf and in the sinister hand a quill pen Gules;
Crest
A demi pronghorn antelope Or gorged with a collar fleury Gules;
Motto
NICHTS IST UNMÖGLICH;
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 January 30, 1999, in Volume 133, page 180 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Linda Nicholson
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Individual