- The Governor General of Canada
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Rodney Montague Bergh
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to James Christopher Bergh, Joanne Leah Bergh Muir, Martyn Yvan Bergh and Stefan Eyrik Bergh
September 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 339
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Blazon
Arms
Azure four chevronels overlapping from dexter to sinister, their apexes in bend sinister Argent;
Crest
A demi-boar Azure supporting a rod of Aesculapius Argent;
Motto
ALTISSIMA ADFECTA • ADSCENSU FRUERE;
Symbolism
Arms
The stark and simple design follows the Norse style, a feature appropriate to Dr. Bergh’s Norwegian heritage. The chevrons represent mountain tops, the meaning of the name “Bergh”, roofs of buildings that house families, and generations of a family.
Crest
The boar represents hospitality. The rod of Aesculapius represents Dr. Bergh’s profession.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “Aim at the highest · Enjoy the climb.”