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Sackville, New Brunswick
Registration of Arms
November 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 188
Arms of Mount Allison UniversityBlazonMurrey three open books proper edged and clasped Or, the first inscribed LITTERAE, the second RELIGIO and the third SCIENTIA in letters Sable, all within a bordure Or; SymbolismGarnet and gold have been the university’s colours since 1886. The shield with three books on it has appeared on the university’s seal for many decades; the border and the motto were added to make the design unique. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet of maple leaves Or a dexter cubit arm proper holding a torch Murrey enflamed proper; SymbolismThe torch is taken from the device on the university seal. The maple leaves refer to Canada. |
MottoBlazonLITTERAE · RELIGIO · SCIENTIA; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means "Letters, religion, knowledge". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 8, 2008 in Volume 142, page 551 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeCivil Institution
Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the College of Arms, London, England, 16 December 1985. |