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William Olsen Apold

Halifax, Nova Scotia
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badges, with differences to Robert Øistein Apold, Karin Elizabeth Apold and Christine Louise Apold
May 10, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 378

Badge of William Olsen Apold

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Blazon

Badge

Two swords in saltire Azure transfixing an apple Or;


Symbolism

Badge

The apple refers to his name. The two swords in saltire allude to the location in Nova Scotia of the yacht clubs that Mr. Apold has helped by holding membership or leadership roles. The image of a sword piercing an object alludes to the name Excalibur, which is the name of his boat.