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Faculty of Medicine of the University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag
June 4, 1998
Vol. III, p. 275
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Blazon
Arms
Argent semé of ankhs Sable on a cross engrailed also Sable between four bezants a lozenge Or charged with a staff of Aesculapius Vert;
Crest
On a mound Vert an oak tree Or leaved Vert fructed Or;
Motto
MEDICUS SERVIT SERVAT DEUS;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Symbolism
Arms
The rod of Aesculapius is a well-known symbol of medicine. The ankhs, or crux ansata, were a symbol of life in ancient Egypt. The gold discs can refer to pills of medicine.
Crest
The crest is identical to that of the University of Toronto, with a slight change in the colours.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “The physician serves, God preserves”.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 30, 1999, in Volume 133, page 182 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Alexander Scott Carter, R.C.A., 1952.
Painter
Gordon Macpherson
Calligrapher
Nancy Ellis
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
University Faculty, Department & College