Arms of The International Knightly Order of St. George - Canadian Corporation
Arms of The International Knightly Order of St. George - Canadian Corporation
Blazon
Per pale Gules and Argent a cross and in the canton a Latin cross pommé bendwise all counterchanged;
Symbolism
Red 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.
Crest of The International Knightly Order of St. George - Canadian Corporation
Blazon
Issuant 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;
Symbolism
The 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.
Motto of The International Knightly Order of St. George - Canadian Corporation
Blazon
AMORE OFFICIOQUE CONJUNCTI;
Symbolism
The 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.
Supporters of The International Knightly Order of St. George - Canadian Corporation
Blazon
Dexter 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;
Symbolism
The horse, dragon, and lances allude to the legend of St. George, who killed a dragon with a lance while mounted on a horse.
