The University of Manitoba

The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.

Winnipeg, Manitoba
Grant of Arms
October 15, 1992
Vol. II, p. 199

Arms of The University of Manitoba
Arms of The University of Manitoba
 
Arms of The University of Manitoba

Arms of The University of Manitoba

Blazon

Quarterly first the shield of arms of the Province of Manitoba its cross of St. George charged at the honour point with a closed crown ensigned with a cross Or second Gules a sprig of three maple leaves and in chief two fleurs-de-lys all Or third Gules a representation of St. John proper habited and nimbed Or sejant on a rock proper writing with a quill Argent in an open book leathered proper edged Or to his sinister an eagle wings displayed also Or perched on the rock fourth a grapevine slipped and leaved Or fructed Purpure and over the quarterings a cross Or charged at the centre with an open book leathered proper edged Or;
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on December 5, 1992 in Volume 126, page 3669 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to The University of ManitobaLetters patent granting heraldic emblems to The University of Manitoba

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Robert Grey

Calligrapher

Suzzann Wright

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
University