- The Governor General of Canada
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Gregory James Burton
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to James Ian Burton, Lyndsay Joanne Burton and Sarah Christine Kennedy
December 15, 2021
Vol. VIII, p. 44
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Blazon
Arms
Gules a tun Or hooped Azure ensigned by a palisado crown between three hunting horns those in chief addorsed Argent;
Crest
An Arctic fox sejant proper holding a hurt edged Or;
Motto
DARE TO ADVENTURE;
Symbolism
Arms
Red is the colour of the Canadian and British Armies in which Mr. Burton served. The coronet and barrel are a canting reference to his surname, burh meaning “fort” in old English (represented by the coronet shaped like a palisade) and “tun” referring to a large cask. The cask is also an important symbol for his family, because many of its members have worked in the cooper trade. Gold alludes to Mr. Burton’s love of scotch. The horns, made from an animal’s weapons, represent the three infantry regiments in which Mr. Burton served.
Crest
The fox represents the nickname “Arctic Fox” given to Mr. Burton when commanding the B Company, 2nd Battalion of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, known as the Arctic Company. The blue and gold disc alludes to the insignia on the camp flag of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, with which he served for 32 years.
Motto
This phrase symbolizes Mr. Burton’s history of travel, exploration, and hazardous and exciting activity. It provides a challenge to all others to do the same.