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Calgary, Alberta
Grant of Arms and Flag
January 18, 1999
Vol. III, p. 292
Arms of Manohar Ramchandra Rao PurohitBlazonGules a cross Argent voided throughout of the field first and fourth a steam locomotive wheel Or second and third an open book Argent bound Or; |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet the upper rim set with maple leaves Gules alternating with lotus flowers Rose a demi pronghorn antelope Or pendant from its dexter foreleg scales of justice Gules; |
MottoBlazonIn Sanskrit, meaning "Let the ray of knowledge banish the darkness." |
Flag of Manohar Ramchandra Rao PurohitBlazonA banner of the Arms; |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on July 22, 2000 in Volume 134, page 2263 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeIndividual |