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Michael Swanson
 
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Michael Swanson
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19 November 2006 00:07
 

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Gonzaga University

From the grad student handbook: http://www.gonzaga.edu/Files/Admissions/Graduate/Graduate+Intro.pdf


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The University Seal: The Mark of Distinction The University adapted the present form of its seal in 1914 from an earlier version used in the 1890’s. Beneath the eagle of the earlier version, the seal is a shield; the order of precedence in this shield is dexter chief, sinister base, sinister chief, and dexter base. In hatchment dexter chief are 2 gray wolves leaning on a black pot and chain. This represents the House of Loyola whose son, Ignatius, was the founder of the Jesuits; the pride of that house was to keep the wolf away from the door of the poor. In hatchment sinister base are the arms of the House of Gonzaga: a purple cross sustaining an escutcheon with the lions of Florence and 3 purple bars for the many ecclesiastical dignities given to the House of Gonzaga; the 4 falcons in the corners represent the hunting prowess of that family. In hatchment sinister chief are the colors of Spain: 7 red bars on a field of gold which were given to the House of Loyola-Onaz because 7 brothers of that house distinguished themselves in service to the King of Spain. They form part of Ignatius of Loyola’s coat of arms. In hatchment dexter base is a sunburst over Spokane Falls, a pine tree, and an Indian tepee; the Spokane Indians were so called because they were children of the sun. The eagle in the crest is the American bald eagle, which protects the university; above the eagle in black are found the letters “IHS” of the name of Jesus, the cross, and the nails of His crucifixion , surrounded by a halo of gold. The escutcheon in the center portrays a white letter “G” for Gonzaga on a royal blue field. The University’s colors are Royal Blue and Immaculate White. The scrolled A.M.D.G. at the base stands for Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam, “For the Greater Glory of God,” the motto of the Society of Jesus. Below this is the date of incorporation of Gonzaga College. The wreath of bay leaves on the right represents classic renown, and the wreath of oak on the left signifies civic pride.

 

 
Michael Swanson
 
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27 November 2006 23:15
 

I am uncertain of the use of purple in the description (previous msg) for the 4th q, and I have retained the traditional colors in the 4th q blazon.  Any ideas?

Quarterly.

1st, Argent a chain issuant from chief hanging thereon a tipping pot Sable supported by two grey wolves stantant respectant proper.

2nd, bendy of fifteen pieces Or and Gules.

3rd,  Azure a demi-sun over a landscape of Spokane Falls, a pine tree, and an Indian tepee proper.

4th,  Argent a cross pattee Gules between four eagles displayed Sable, overall an escutcheon quarterly first and fourth a lion rampant crowned Or, second and third barry of eight Or and Sable.

Overall an escutcheon Azure the letter “G”  Argent.

 

Crest:

An American Eagle displayed proper, above the eagle the Christogram “IHS” Sable radiant to chief Or over three nails proper.

 

Motto:

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

 
Jeffrey Boyd Garrison
 
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24 October 2014 18:30
 

An article from "The Gonzaga Bulletin" describing a bronze sculpture of the Gonzaga College’s arms recently erected:

http://www.gonzagabulletin.com/news/article_258cc2f8-5a57-11e4-9361-001a4bcf6878.html

 

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(I originally noticed this article thanks to Karl Wilcox (author of Drawshield app) pointing it out int he G+ Heraldry community)

 
Michael F. McCartney
 
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25 October 2014 15:44
 

Sigh… too bad this (expletive deleted) wasn’t addressed years ago.  Now that the U has spent a bundle on this new sculpture it would cost too much money and face to correct it.  Ah well…