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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms
January 20, 1990
Vol. I, p. 79
Arms of Philippe Angus CostinBlazonGules on a pale Argent between two swords erect of the same a rod of Aesculapius Azure between in chief a Maltese cross and in base a cross potent both Gules; |
CrestBlazonA beaver sejant rampant Argent charged on the shoulder with a maple leaf Azure holding a mast Sable equipped with a sail of the Arms and flying a pennant Azure a saltire Argent; |
MottoBlazonTENAX ET FIDUS. This Latin phrase means "Tenacious and faithful". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on August 10, 1991 in Volume 125, page 2568 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Philippe Angus Costin, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterJaroslav Huta CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |