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Marvin George Ryder
Hamilton, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge
April 15, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 279
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Blazon
Arms
Or three spurs, rowels upward, Azure;
Crest
A demi dragon displayed Azure holding between its claws an antique lamp enflamed Or;
Motto
FIDES CALCAR MEUM;
Symbolism
Arms
The spurs are a reference to the name Ryder (i.e., rider). They also relate directly to the motto.
Crest
The dragon, in a number of forms and positions, is frequently used as a crest in association with the ancestral names Ryder and Rider. The lamp of learning is an allusion to Mr. Ryder's long service with McMaster University.
Motto
This phrase translates as "Fidelity is my spur", and is a reference to the arms.