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Niagara Falls, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
May 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 139
Arms of The International Knightly Order of St. George - Canadian CorporationBlazonPer pale Gules and Argent a cross and in the canton a Latin cross pommé bendwise all counterchanged; SymbolismRed and white are the colours of Canada and of the ancient arms of Hungary, where a chivalric order of St. George was established in the 14th century. The small cross alludes to the cross on the crown of King, later Saint, Stephen of Hungary. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet set with maple leaves Gules and swords Argent a demi-lion affronty Or holding in its dexter arm a patriarchal cross Argent; SymbolismThe patriarchal cross is another reference to the modern arms of Hungary. The sword symbolizes chivalry, the maple leaf Canada, and the lion England, of which St. George is the patron saint. |
MottoBlazonAMORE OFFICIOQUE CONJUNCTI; SymbolismThe Latin motto, meaning “United in love and service”, comes from the oath each is required to swear when becoming a member. It represents two of the values held by the membership. |
SupportersBlazonDexter a horse Or supporting a lance Gules, sinister a dragon Or its breast transfixed by a lance palewise Gules standing on a grassy mount proper; SymbolismThe horse, dragon, and lances allude to the legend of St. George, who killed a dragon with a lance while mounted on a horse. |
Flag of The International Knightly Order of St. George - Canadian CorporationBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of The International Knightly Order of St. George - Canadian CorporationBlazonOn a square billet Argent a cross, in the canton a spur Gules; SymbolismThe red cross on white alludes to St. George, and the spur to knights. The square represents the “four corners of the world”, the international aspect of the corporation. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2012 in Volume 146, page 3053 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robbie Sprules and Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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