- The Governor General of Canada
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William Bruce Gillis
Paradise, Nova Scotia
Grant of Arms and Badge
December 22, 1993
Vol. II, p. 269
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Blazon
Badge
A plate charged with an ansul surmounting shepherd's crooks in saltire Azure;
Symbolism
Badge
The shepherd’s crooks recall the etymology of Gillis, which in Gaelic means “Servant of Jesus”. They are positioned in saltire in reference to the saltire on the arms of Nova Scotia. The balance refers to the crest.