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New Westminster, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
September 29, 1989
Vol. I, p. 31
Arms of the Westminster ClubBlazonOr a lymphad of seven oars sail furled and pennants Azure on a chief dancetty Azure between two fir trees Or a Mural Crown Or masoned Azure within a wreath of Oak leaves also Or; |
CrestBlazonA demi-cougar Argent armed and langued Azure bearing in its forepaws a triple-towered Mural Crown Gules masoned Argent; |
MottoBlazonPRO PROSPERITATE HONOREQUE URBIS. This Latin phrase means "For the prosperity and honour of the city". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 25, 1989 in Volume 123, page 5070 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterFrank Hird-Rutter CalligrapherFrank Hird-Rutter Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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