Carleton University

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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
November 5, 1992
Vol. II, p. 201

Arms of Carleton University
Arms of Carleton University
Flag of Carleton University
Badge of Carleton University
 
Arms of Carleton University

Arms of Carleton University

Blazon

Sable a maple leaf Gules irradiated and charged with an open book Argent;

Crest

Blazon

A Phoenix Gules quilled and beaked Or issuing from flames proper;

Motto

Blazon

OURS THE TASK ETERNAL;

Supporters

Blazon

On a grassy mount on either side a raven Sable beaked and membered Or armed Gules;

Flag of Carleton University

Flag of Carleton University

Blazon

Bleu-Celeste a maple leaf Gules irradiated and charged with an open book Argent;

Badge of Carleton University

Badge of Carleton University

Blazon

On a sun in splendour Argent a maple leaf Gules charged with an open book proper bound Or edged Bleu-Celeste;

 

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 Carleton UniversityLetters patent granting heraldic emblems to Carleton University

Additional Information

Creator(s)

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

Painter

Joan Bouwmeester

Calligrapher

Joan Bouwmeester

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
University