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James William Clarke
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Michelle Jennifer Clarke
July 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 316
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Blazon
Arms
Azure a fess Argent charged with a frieze of triangles and triangles reversed Vert between three bison heads Argent;
Crest
A lion rampant Azure holding a pine tree eradicated proper;
Motto
DILIGENTIA • INTEGRITAS • FORTITUDO;
Symbolism
Arms
The blue colour represents bodies of water that are special to the family, such as the Red and Assiniboine rivers and the Gulf of Mexico in Florida. The bison is a symbol of Manitoba, where Mr. Clarke has lived for most of his life, and it is the mascot of the University of Manitoba, his alma mater. The pattern of triangles alludes to the logo of Mr. Clarke’s firm, Burrows Lumber, and represents coniferous and deciduous trees.
Crest
The lion symbolizes the family’s English heritage, and its colouring connects it to the blue lions found on the coat of arms of Bournemouth, from which town the family originates. A pine tree also appears in the crest of Bournemouth, and its use here also refers to the lumber industry and to the family cottage in northwestern Ontario.
Motto
These three Latin words mean “Diligence, integrity, courage”.