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Montréal, Quebec
Grant of Arms
November 15, 1990
Vol. II, p. 82
Arms of the Canadian Orthopaedic AssociationBlazonAzure a key in bend in saltire with a human femur Or on a chief Gules between two open books proper edged Azure bound Or a Canadian pale Argent displaying a maple leaf Gules charged with a fleur de lys Or both on a common stem also Or; |
CrestBlazonA maple tree Or leaved Gules its trunk bound to a post Azure with a cord Or; |
MottoBlazonPIETATE ARTE ET SCIENTIA CORRIGERE. This Latin phrase means "To set things straight with compassion, skill and knowledge". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on July 20, 1991 in Volume 125, page 2353 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert B. Salter, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherJohn Whitehead Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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