The Viceregal Lion
  1. The Governor General of Canada
Heraldry Today

The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.

George Edward Wakefield

Surrey, United Kingdom
Registration of Arms
January 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 29

Arms of George Edward Wakefield

[ previous page ]

Blazon

Arms

Or a chevron Azure between three roses Gules barbed and seeded proper, on a chief Azure two swords in saltire proper hilts and pommels Or;

Crest

A caribou statant proper;


Symbolism

Arms

The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The crossed swords possibly indicate Mr. Wakefield’s service as an army officer. During the Second World War he was a lieutenant of the 57th Newfoundland Heavy Regiment.

Crest

The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The caribou possibly symbolizes Lieutenant Wakefield’s home of Newfoundland.