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The University of British Columbia

Vancouver, British Columbia
Registration of Arms
October 15, 2015
Vol. VI, p. 567

Arms of The University of British Columbia
Arms of The University of British Columbia

Arms of The University of British Columbia

Blazon

Argent three bars wavy Azure, issuant from the base a demi-sun in splendour proper, on a chief Azure an open book proper edged and buckled Or inscribed in letters proper TUUM EST, meaning “It is yours”;

Symbolism

Not available.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 12, 2016 in Volume 150, page 740 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of The University of British Columbia

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available.

Painter

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

Calligrapher

* Not applicable / Sans objet

Recipient Type

Civil Institution

Notes

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 23 September 1915. Photo: University of British Columbia Archives.