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The Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Montréal, Quebec
Grant of Arms
July 22, 1993
Vol. II, p. 249

Arms of The Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Arms of The Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Arms of The Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Blazon

Argent on a chevron between in chief two maple leaves and in base an eagle holding in its dexter talon a spear Gules environed of a snake Sable a plate charged with a fleam all within a bordure invected Gules;

Crest of The Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Blazon

A snowy owl Argent membered Or holding in its dexter talon a fleam Gules;

Motto of The Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Blazon

SAPIENTIAE · PROGREDI · PRUDENTIA. This Latin phrase means "Wisdom, progress, prudence".

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 6, 1993 in Volume 127, page 3407 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to The Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to The Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Gordon Macpherson and Robert H. Thorlakson, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Gordon Macpherson

Calligrapher

Nancy Ellis

Recipient Type

Civil Institution