- The Governor General of Canada
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Christopher Michael Maier
Victoria, British Columbia
Grant of Arms and Flag, with differences to Heidi Elisabeth Maier and Rose Mary Ellen Maier
December 20, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 334
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Blazon
Differenced Arms for Heidi Elisabeth Maier, child of Christopher Michael Maier
The Arms of Christopher Michael Maier with an edelweiss Or in base in place of the anchor during her father’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms;
Symbolism
Differenced Arms for Heidi Elisabeth Maier, child of Christopher Michael Maier
The edelweiss is a flower commonly found where her maternal grandparents live in Switzerland, a place which has become known as “Heidiland” after the novel Heidi. Thus, the edelweiss symbolizes both her family origins and her given name.