University of Windsor, Essex College

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Windsor, Ontario
Registration of the Arms of Essex College
March 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 123

Arms of the Essex College, University of Windsor
Arms of the Essex College, University of Windsor
 
Arms of the Essex College, University of Windsor

Arms of the Essex College, University of Windsor

Blazon

Barry wavy of eight Argent and Azure on a pile Vert a portcullis chained Or;

Symbolism

Not applicable;

Crest

Blazon

In front of a Canada goose rising proper collared chequy Or and Vert a seax fesswise point to the sinister proper pommel and hilt Or;

Symbolism

Not applicable;

Motto

Blazon

SCIENTIA PORTA VERITATIS;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means "Knowledge is the gateway to truth."
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on October 6, 2007 in Volume 141, page 2825 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent registering the Arms of Essex College in the name of the University of Windsor

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available

Painter

Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
University Faculty, Department & College

Other Information

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the name of Essex College in the records of the College of Arms, London, England, 15 March 1960.