- The Governor General of Canada
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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
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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.”