The University of Western Ontario

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.

London, Ontario
Registration of Arms and Supporters
October 15, 1993
Vol. II, p. 287

Arms of the University of Western Ontario
Arms of the University of Western Ontario
 
Arms of the University of Western Ontario

Arms of the University of Western Ontario

Blazon

Per saltire Purpure and Argent in chief an open book Proper edged and clasped Or in fess two hurts each charged with a demi lion rampant double queued issuant Ermine ducally crowned Or and in base within an annulet a stag trippant Argent on a Chief Or a sun rising Gules;

Crest

Blazon

In front of a branch of maple Gules an open book as in the arms;

Motto

Blazon

VERITAS ET UTILITAS. This Latin phrase means "Truth and utility".

Supporters

Blazon

On a grassy mound Vert dexter a moose and sinister a lynx both Or;
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 19, 1994 in Volume 128, page 1684 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of the University of Western Ontario

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available

Painter

Not applicable

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
University

Other Information

The recipient's emblems were originally recorded in the records of the College of Arms, London, England, 5 August 1931.
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