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Trevor Anthony Muise

Nanaimo, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, with differences to Peter Ehren Muise and Kevin Fraser Muise
November 15, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 414

Arms of Trevor Anthony Muise

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Blazon

Arms

Quarterly per fess embattled Gules and Argent in the first and fourth quarters a fleur-de-lis Argent and in the second and third quarters a tower Sable masoned Argent;

Crest

On a mound Or an eagle wings elevated and addorsed Sable, beaked and membered Or grasping in its dexter claw a scroll Argent;

Motto

VINCITE IGNORATIONEM;


Symbolism

Arms

Red and white are chosen to portray the colours of Canada. The fleur-de-lis honours Mr. Muise’s French ancestry and the names of both his wife and his paternal grandmother. The tower with embattlements represents the military service of his father and grandfather.

Crest

An eagle displayed appears in traditional arms in Mr. Muise’s heritage. Here, it is differenced to allow the eagle to display a scroll, representing the educational profession of Mr. Muise.

Motto

Meaning “Conquer ignorance.”