Renison University College

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Waterloo, Ontario
Confirmation of Arms and Badge
February 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 30

Arms of Renison University College
Arms of Renison University College
 
Arms of Renison University College

Arms of Renison University College

Blazon

Argent on a bend Vert between two maple leaves Gules a mitre between two Maltese crosses Or all within a bordure Vert charged with three buckles between three maple leaves Or;

Symbolism

These are the arms of Archbishop Robert John Renison, granted in 1935 by Ulster King of Arms, differenced by the addition of a green border charged with the maple leaves and buckles. The buckles are from the arms of Canon Archibald Howard Skirving, the Chairman of the Board of Governors at the time of the grant.

Crest

Blazon

A moose’s head erased Gules attired Or and charged on the neck with a passion cross Argent;

Symbolism

The moose’s head comes from the arms of Archbishop Renison. The cross on the neck is an allusion to the arms of Ian L. Campbell, the Principal at the time of the grant.

Motto

Blazon

SED COELUM SOLUM;

Symbolism

Meaning “But under one sky”, this Latin phrase was the motto of Archbishop Renison, who favoured it in the form “One sky over all”.
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Badge of Renison University College

Blazon

On a Maltese Cross Or a moose’s head erased Gules attired Or and charged on the neck with a passion cross Argent;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 12, 2011 in Volume 145, page 3515 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent confirming the heraldic emblems of Renison University College

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Howard Rokeby-Thomas and David Bowyer (Arms), Malcolm Innes, Lord Lyon King of Arms (Crest), and Ian L. Campbell (Badge), assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Not applicable

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
University Faculty, Department & College

Other Information

The recipient's emblems were originally recorded in the name of Renison College in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Vol. II, page 15, 12 April 1990.
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