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University of Victoria

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

Arms of the University of Victoria
Arms of the University of Victoria

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 of the University of Victoria

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 of University of Victoria

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

Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres

Calligrapher

* Not applicable / Sans objet

Recipient Type

Civil Institution

Notes

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