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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms
November 5, 1992
Vol. II, p. 200
Arms of Geoffrey Lionel DixonBlazonPer saltire paly chevronny in all four Or and Azure chevrons pointing to centre point; |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet rim Or set with maple leaves Gules a demi lion rampant Or bearing in the dexter forepaw a Latin cross Vert; |
MottoBlazonCONTENDERE EST VINCERE. This Latin phrase means "To strive is to conquer". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 5, 1992 in Volume 126, page 3669 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. PainterJoan Ouellette CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |