The Viceregal Lion
  1. The Governor General of Canada
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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.

Bernard Cahill

Peterborough, Ontario
Registration of Arms and Badge
September 15, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 528

Click on each image to enlarge. The blazon and symbolism for each element will accompany the enlarged image.


Blazon

Arms

Per chevron Ermine and Azure in chief five maple leaves Gules in base a whale naiant spouting Or on a base barry wavy Argent and Azure;

Crest

Within a wreath of roses Gules barbed and seeded proper a fouled anchor Azure entwined by a serpent Or;

Motto

CREDO ERGO AGO;

Badge

On a hurt fimbriated Or and encircled by maple leaves and roses Gules barbed and seeded proper, a whale naiant spouting Or on a base barry wavy Argent and Azure;


Symbolism

Arms

Not available.

Crest

Not available.

Motto

This Latin phrase means "I believe therefore I act."

Badge

Not available.


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 4, 2006, in Volume 140, page 431 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Not available

Painter
* Not available / Non disponible

Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet


Recipient Information

Individual

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the College of Arms, London, England, 17 December 1987.