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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Supporters
June 5, 1990
Vol. II, p. 26
Arms of the University of OttawaBlazonGules semé of escutcheons Argent on a fess also Argent two open books proper edged Or bound Gules the dexter displaying a rose the sinister a fleur-de-lys Gules; |
CrestBlazonA circlet of trillium flowers proper alternating with fleurs-de-lys Azure a classical temple front of six columns proper the pediment bearing an antique lamp enflamed Or; |
MottoBlazonDEUS SCIENTIARUM DOMINUS EST. This Latin phrase means "God is the master of the sciences". |
SupportersBlazonTwo horses Argent crined and hoofed Or gorged with a collar wavy Azure the whole set upon a grassy mound Vert charged with a maple leaf Or between a bend reversed and a bend both wavy Argent each charged with a like bendlet Azure; |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on June 30, 1990 in Volume 124, page 2363 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterAnatol Kozlowski CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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