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Waterloo, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
October 31, 1989
Vol. I, p. 30
Arms of Wilfrid Laurier UniversityBlazonGules three maple leaves conjoined on one stem Argent on a chief Purpure fimbriated Argent dexter a Luther rose Argent heart Gules cross Argent and sinister an open book proper edged Purpure bound Argent; |
CrestBlazonA beaver sejant rampant Or holding in its forepaws a torch Purpure enflamed proper; |
MottoBlazonVERITAS OMNIA VINCIT. This Latin phrase means "Truth conquers all". |
SupportersBlazonOn either side a doe Or gorged with a collar divided rayonné Purpure and Or the whole upon a grassy mount adorned with three Luther roses as in the Arms; |
Flag of Wilfrid Laurier UniversityBlazonA banner of the Arms of Wilfrid Laurier University the three edges in chief, fly and base charged with a bordure compony Or and Purpure; |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 23, 1989 in Volume 123, page 5392 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Wilfrid Laurier University (Arms, Crest and Flag) and Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada (Supporters), assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterJoan Bouwmeester CalligrapherJoan Bouwmeester Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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