- The Governor General of Canada
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Clive Donall Reynolds
Burlington, Ontario
Registration of Arms
April 15, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 280
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Blazon
Arms
Per pale Argent and Gules a portcullis and in chief between two lions' heads erased respectant, a naval coronet, all counterchanged;
Crest
Issuant from a coronet rim Vert set with maple leaves Or and trillium flowers Argent seeded Or leaved Vert, a demi dragon Gules armed and langued Vert grasping in its dexter claw a seax Argent;
Motto
IECHYD DA;
Symbolism
Arms
Red and white are the colours that honour Canada. The portcullis represents Major Reynolds’ home in North Bay which is also known as the “Gateway City”. The two lion heads are a reference to his sons. The naval coronet alludes to the military service of several members of Major Reynolds’ family, including his wife and two sons.
Crest
The trillium flower is the floral emblem for Ontario and refers to Major Reynolds’ adopted province. The maple leaves echo a theme from the shield. The red dragon is taken from the arms of Wales and celebrates Major Reynolds’ Welsh homeland.
Motto
IECHYD DA is a Welsh salutation meaning “Good Health” and was used by the Reynolds family.