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.

Donn Larsen

Edmonton, Alberta
Grant of Arms
February 17, 1999
Vol. III, p. 298

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Blazon

Arms

Gules a beaver sejeant rampant Argent holding between its paws a sun in splendour Or;

Crest

Issuant from a coronet erablé Or a demi lion Azure holding in its dexter paw a closed book winged Or;

Motto

TO CREATE AND TO SERVE;


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 July 22, 2000, in Volume 134, page 2263 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
Joan Bouwmeester

Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet


Recipient Information

Individual