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David Ralph Spence
Hamilton, Ontario
Grant of a Crest to David Ralph Spence, with differenced Arms for Sarah Margaret Spence, Anne Elizabeth Spence and Christopher David Macduff Spence
January 6, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 260
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Differenced Arms for Christopher David Macduff Spence, son of David Ralph Spence
The Arms of David Ralph Spence with in dexter chief a canton Gules charged with a thistle Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death;
Symbolism
Differenced Arms for Christopher David Macduff Spence, son of David Ralph Spence
The arms are a differenced version of the ancient Scottish arms of Spens. The red canton, originally meant as a reference to Bishop Spence's interest in flags, has been differenced for each child. Mr. Spence's temporary mark refers to the family's Scottish heritage.