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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms
July 14, 1993
Vol. II, p. 253
Arms of the Canadian Association of General SurgeonsBlazonOr an eagle holding in its dexter talon a spear erect entwined of a serpent all Gules within a bordure compony Gules and Argent; |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet of maple leaves Gules veined Or a hand proper grasping a sword its hilt and pommel Or blade Argent fixing a dragon's head erased Gules; |
MottoBlazonSAPIENTIA MANUQUE APTA. This Latin phrase means "By means of wisdom and a skillful hand". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 6, 1993 in Volume 127, page 3406 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Gordon Macpherson, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterGordon Macpherson CalligrapherMaurice Hogue Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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