Arms of the Canadian Medical Association
Arms of the Canadian Medical Association
Blazon
Or a rod of Aesculapius entwined by a branch of maple, all within a bordure Gules charged with four fleurs-de-lis alternating with four lions’ faces Or;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The rod of Aesculapius is the traditional symbol of medicine, while the maple leaves represent Canada. The Association has used this combination as an emblem at least since the early 20th century. The fleurs-de-lis and the lions’ faces likely allude to French and English, the country’s two official languages.
Crest of the Canadian Medical Association
Blazon
A sun in splendour Or issuant from a wreath of maple leaves Gules veined Or;
* The painting provided by the College of Arms erroneously shows the maple leaves as Gules only.
* The painting provided by the College of Arms erroneously shows the maple leaves as Gules only.
Symbolism
The maple leaves represent Canada.
Motto of the Canadian Medical Association
Blazon
INTEGRITATE ET MISERICORDIA;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “With integrity and mercy.”
Supporters of the Canadian Medical Association
Blazon
Dexter a moose sinister a grizzly bear proper each gorged of a wreath of maple leaves Or;
Symbolism
The moose and the grizzly bear are well-known Canadian animals. Their maple leaf collars repeat the symbolism of the Arms and Crest.
