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Victoria, British Columbia
Registration of Arms
April 3, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 102
Arms of the University of VictoriaBlazonAzure an open book proper edged bound and clasped Or, on a chief Argent three martlets Gules; SymbolismNot applicable |
CrestBlazonA 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"; SymbolismNot applicable |
MottoBlazonMULTITUDO SAPIENTIUM SANITAS ORBIS; SymbolismNot applicable |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2001 in Volume 135, page 4057 of the Canada Gazette. |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not applicable PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeCivil Institution
Other InformationThe recipient's emblems were originally recorded in the records of the College of Arms, London, England. |