- The Governor General of Canada
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Andrew George Woodward
Nelson, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
October 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 210
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Blazon
Arms
Vert an oak tree eradicated fructed Argent its roots intertwined about a bezant, all between two keys addorsed Or;
Crest
A demi-boar Or langued Gules issuant from an ancient crown Or;
Motto
PROSPER THY FAMILY;
Symbolism
Arms
The green signifies prosperity. The gold signifies wealth. The oak tree represents Mr. Woodward’s English heritage. The wood of the tree with the wards of the keys is a canting reference to Mr. Woodward’s surname, which means “forest guardian.” The gold disc represents Mr. Woodward’s profession of wealth management.
Crest
The boar represents strength, tenacity and the natural, untamed aspects of human nature. The crown represents both Mr. Woodward’s support for constitutional monarchy and his acknowledgement of an ultimate authority belonging to the divine. Together, the boar and the crown reflect the principle that human energy and will must be subordinated to higher purpose and righteous governance.
Motto
This phrase expresses one of Mr. Woodward’s hopes for the future.