George Arthur

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Toronto, Upper Canada
Registration of Arms
August 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 173

Arms of George Arthur
Arms of George Arthur
 
Arms of George Arthur

Arms of George Arthur

Blazon

Or on a chevron Azure between in chief two clarions Gules and in base a kangaroo sejant proper, two swords the points upwards proper hilts and pommels Or, on a chief Gules a horse courant Argent;

Symbolism

Not available;

Crest

Blazon

In front of two swords in saltire proper pommels and hilts Or a pelican in her piety Sable the nest Or;

Symbolism

Not available;

Motto

Blazon

STET FORTUNA DOMUS.

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “Let the fortune of the house stand”.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 23, 2013 in Volume 147, page 537 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of George Arthur

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available

Painter

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

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Individual

Special Designation

Lieutenant Governor

Other Information

The recipient's emblems were originally recorded in the records of the College of Arms, London, England, 30 December 1837.