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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Registration of Arms
April 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 173
Arms of John Francis LeddyBlazonVert a bend enarched Azure edged and between in chief a tau cross and in base two keys addorsed bows interlaced wards upwards Or; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The tau cross likely alludes to Dr. Leddy’s Catholic faith. The interlaced keys are found in the coats of arms of both the College of Arts and Sciences of the University of Saskatchewan, of which he was Dean, and Exeter College, Oxford University, where he did his doctoral studies. |
CrestBlazonA cubit arm proper vested Azure cuffed Or holding a quill pen proper and issuant from a chapeau Gules lined Ermine; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The quill pen likely alludes to Dr. Leddy’s academic career in classical history. |
MottoBlazonFIDES ET SCIENTIA; SymbolismThese Latin words mean “Trust and knowledge.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Office of the Chief Herald of Ireland, Dublin. PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the Office of the Chief Herald of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, 15 May 1964. |