The University of Regina

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Regina, Saskatchewan
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
December 20, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 285

Arms of The University of Regina
Arms of The University of Regina
Flag of The University of Regina
Badge of The University of Regina
 
Arms of The University of Regina

Arms of The University of Regina

Blazon

Vert a chevron between in chief an open book flanked by two ancient crowns and in base a garb Or;

Symbolism

The arms in their original form date from 1912, and were created for Regina College by Vincent Massey, who later became Governor General of Canada, and the Rev. Wilbur Williams Andrews, the first principal of the college. The coronets make a reference to Regina, the “Queen City”, and the garb of wheat is taken from the arms of Saskatchewan. The book indicates that the university is a centre of learning. The gold and green colours, which were probably added to the original design in the 1920s, were those of Regina College, and are also the main colours of the provincial coat of arms.

Crest

Blazon

A cross potent within a crescent Or;

Symbolism

This crest was part of the original design from 1912. The crescent is a symbol of growth (related to the idea of a waxing moon), and the cross represents ideas of service and sacrifice.

Motto

Blazon

AS ONE WHO SERVES;

Symbolism

This phrase, taken from Luke 22:27, has been in use since 1912.
Flag of The University of Regina

Flag of The University of Regina

Blazon

Or an escutcheon of the Arms;

Symbolism

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

Badge of The University of Regina

Blazon

On an oval Vert a garb enfiling an ancient crown Or;

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 March 22, 2014 in Volume 148, page 656 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to The University of ReginaLetters patent granting heraldic emblems to The University of Regina

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Vincent Massey and Wilbur Williams Andrews (original Arms, Crest and Motto) and Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada (revised Arms, Flag and Badge), assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

David Farrar

Calligrapher

Shirley Mangione

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
University