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Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag
June 4, 1998
Vol. III, p. 275
Arms of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of TorontoBlazonArgent semé of ankhs Sable on a cross engrailed also Sable between four bezants a lozenge Or charged with a staff of Aesculapius Vert; SymbolismThe rod of Aesculapius is a well-known symbol of medicine. The ankhs, or crux ansata, were a symbol of life in ancient Egypt. The gold discs can refer to pills of medicine. |
CrestBlazonOn a mound Vert an oak tree Or leaved Vert fructed Or; SymbolismThe crest is identical to that of the University of Toronto, with a slight change in the colours. |
MottoBlazonMEDICUS SERVIT SERVAT DEUS; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “The physician serves, God preserves”. |
Flag of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of TorontoBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on January 30, 1999 in Volume 133, page 182 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Alexander Scott Carter, R.C.A., 1952. PainterGordon Macpherson CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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