University of Victoria

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Victoria, British Columbia
Registration of Arms
April 3, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 102

 
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Arms of the University of Victoria

Blazon

Azure an open book proper edged bound and clasped Or, on a chief Argent three martlets Gules;

Symbolism

Not applicable

Crest

Blazon

A dexter cubit arm proper in the hand a torch erect Or enflamed proper irradiated Or and ensigned with a scroll Argent thereon the Hebrew words Azure meaning "Let there be light";

Symbolism

Not applicable

Motto

Blazon

MULTITUDO SAPIENTIUM SANITAS ORBIS;

Symbolism

Not applicable

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2001 in Volume 135, page 4057 of the Canada Gazette.

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not applicable

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.