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Montréal, Quebec
Grant of Arms
July 22, 1993
Vol. II, p. 249
Arms of The Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal SurgeonsBlazonArgent on a chevron between in chief two maple leaves and in base an eagle holding in its dexter talon a spear Gules environed of a snake Sable a plate charged with a fleam all within a bordure invected Gules; |
CrestBlazonA snowy owl Argent membered Or holding in its dexter talon a fleam Gules; |
MottoBlazonSAPIENTIAE · PROGREDI · PRUDENTIA. This Latin phrase means "Wisdom, progress, prudence". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 6, 1993 in Volume 127, page 3407 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Gordon Macpherson and Robert H. Thorlakson, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterGordon Macpherson CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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