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Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
January 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 197
Arms of the Academy of European Medieval Martial ArtsBlazonPer chevron enhanced Argent and Purpure, a sword Argent hilted Or; SymbolismThe sword represents the medieval martial arts which the Academy is dedicated to studying. |
CrestBlazonA demi-lynx guardant Or holding in the dexter paw a dagger Argent and in the sinister paw a pair of dividers Gules; SymbolismThe lynx represents one of the four attributes of the ancient fighting art outlined in the treatise Flos Duellatorum by Fiore dei Liberi (c.1410), specifically “prudentia”, meaning prudence or caution. The lynx is known for its keen eyesight, and the dividers it holds indicate the importance of precise measurements in combat. The dagger is one of the weapons used in medieval fighting. |
MottoBlazonPRUDENTIA • AUDATIA • CELERITAS • FORTITUDO; SymbolismThese four words are the attributes named in the de Liberi treatise, and mean “Prudence, daring, swiftness, and strength.” |
SupportersBlazonDexter a lion Gules gorged with a collar pendent therefrom a heart and supporting a halberd Or hafted Sable, sinister a tyger Gules gorged with a collar pendent therefrom an arrow and supporting a spear Or hafted Sable, both standing on a grassy mound set with maple leaves and trillium flowers proper; SymbolismThe supporters represent two other attributes from the dei Liberi work. The lion represents “audatia”, or courage, and is shown with a heart, which also represents courage in the manuscript. The heraldic “tyger” represents “celeritas” or swiftness. It is shown with an arrow, as tigers were reputed to be able to snatch an arrow in mid-flight. The halberd and spear are other weapons used in medieval combat. The compartment contains floral symbols of Canada and Ontario. The fourth attribute from the dei Liberi work, “fortitudo”, or strength, represented by an elephant, not shown here. |
Flag of the Academy of European Medieval Martial ArtsBlazonA standard, the arms in hoist, the fly per fess Argent and Purpure charged with the Crest between two representations of the Badge, all separated by two bends Gules inscribed with the Motto in letters Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of the Academy of European Medieval Martial ArtsBlazonA tower Or charged with a heart between in chief a pair of dividers and in base an arrow fesswise Purpure; SymbolismThe badge incorporates symbols to emphasize various abilities necessary for successful fighters: the tower, to remain upright and strong; the dividers, to assess a situation correctly; the arrow, to act swiftly; and the heart, to fight with necessary intensity, confidence and courage. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 2008 in Volume 142, page 2983 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of David Cvet, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherLuc Saucier Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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