Ryerson Polytechnic University

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Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms, Supporters and Badge
June 18, 1999
Vol. III, p. 324

Arms of  Ryerson Polytechnic University
Arms of  Ryerson Polytechnic University
Badge of Ryerson Polytechnic University
 
Arms of  Ryerson Polytechnic University

Arms of Ryerson Polytechnic University

Blazon

Azure a right-angled isosceles set square apex downwards Argent on a chief Or an ancient lamp Azure enflamed proper;

Crest

Blazon

A ram’s head caboshed Argent attired Azure between two maple leaves extending outwards Or;

Motto

Blazon

MENTE ET ARTIFICIO. This Latin phrase means "With mind and hand".

Supporters

Blazon

On either side a ram Argent attired Azure unguled Or gorged with a wreath of maple leaves Vert charged on the body with a torch Or enflamed proper enfiled through a right-angled isosceles set square apex downwards Azure;

Badge of Ryerson Polytechnic University

Badge of Ryerson Polytechnic University

Blazon

Surmounting two maple leaves in saltire Or and enfiled through a right-angled isosceles set square apex downwards Azure a torch Argent enflamed proper;

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on July 22, 2000 in Volume 134, page 2264 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of Ryerson Polytechnic University

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available

Painter

Not applicable

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
University

Other Information

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the College of Arms, London, England, 20 May 1966.