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Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of Arms and Supporters
September 20, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 312
Arms of Victor Christian William CavendishBlazonSable three bucks’ heads caboshed Argent; The Arms are shown ensigned by the coronet of a duke; SymbolismThese are the arms of the dukes of Devonshire. |
CrestBlazonA serpent nowed proper; SymbolismThis is the crest of the dukes of Devonshire. |
MottoBlazonCAVENDO TUTUS; SymbolismThis Latin expression, meaning “Safe by being cautious,” is the motto of the dukes of Devonshire and contains a canting reference to the surname of Cavendish. |
SupportersBlazonTwo bucks proper each collared of a wreath of roses alternately Argent and Azure; SymbolismThese are the supporters of the dukes of Devonshire. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available. PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Special DesignationGovernor General Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, in 1858. |