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

The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.

Waldemar Janusz Kuchta

Victoria, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
May 7, 1998
Vol. III, p. 242

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Blazon

Arms

Azure a cross fleurettée within a horseshoe upwards between three maple leaves all Or;

Motto

ВҀѢГДИ ВѢРНЬІЙ;

Flag

On a gonfalon Azure a representation of St. George slaying the dragon Or between four representations of the Badge proper;

Badge

On a hurt fimbriated Or a cross fleurettée within a horseshoe upwards likewise Or;


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 181 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

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

Painter
Eva Pilar-Cass

Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet


Recipient Information

Individual