Talk:Coat of arms of Ottawa
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Designer of Original Ottawa Coat of Arms
[edit]I noticed that the designer for the Ottawa coat of arms cites John Henry Walker as the original designer, I have read that it was actually Colonel George Hay, here are a few links that make this claim. I believe John Henry Walker did indeed engrave the Coat of Arms in the photograph, but I believe it was George Hay who came up with the original design, please see the following:
http://archive.macleans.ca/issue/19540701#!&pid=46 https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/king-ottawas-coat-of-arms-a-mix-of-local-symbolism-and-ancient-tradition-with-video https://oshp.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/echo_bank_house_700-echo-drive.jpg https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=14211