- The Governor General of Canada
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Ian Powell
Hamilton, Bermuda
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Victoria Elizabeth Powell and Alexandra Mary Powell
September 15, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 532
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Blazon
Arms
Argent a cross Gules cotised Azure between in first and fourth a dragon’s head and in second and third a rose Gules;
Crest
A horse statant Azure crined, queued, unguled and gorged with a wreath of maple leaves Or;
Motto
GWASANAETH CYN CLOD;
Symbolism
Arms
Red and white are the national colours of Canada. The shield is a metaphor for Mr. Powell’s comment, “Welsh by extraction, English by birth, Canadian by choice”. The red dragon is the traditional symbol of Wales, and the rose is associated with England. Additionally, the red cross of St. George has traditionally been associated with Anglicanism, the denomination of which Mr. Powell is an active member as a Eucharistic Minister.
Crest
Blue and gold are colours favoured by Mr. Powell. The horse is a symbol of his love of these animals and his pastime as an accomplished rider. His service to Canada and Canadians in many parts of the country in the hospitality industry, as a community volunteer, in tourism associations and in social service projects is represented by the maple leaves.
Motto
Meaning “Service before self”, this is the motto of Mr. Powell’s former college, and a vital statement of personal belief translated into Welsh to honour his wife’s Welsh roots.