- The Governor General of Canada
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Derek Austin Tidd
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Pamela Ann Milroy, Adrian Paul Tidd and Steven James Tidd
September 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 341
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Blazon
Arms
Azure on a pile reversed throughout cotised wavy between two handbells grips in base Argent, a brigantine affronty Azure;
Crest
A demi-horse Argent supporting a staff proper flying therefrom a pennant Azure in hoist Argent a cross Gules;
Symbolism
Arms
The handbells mark Mr. Tidd’s position as Town Crier of the City of Niagara Falls. The central shape refers to a spotlight, indicative of Mr. Tidd’s career as a producer of trade shows and exhibitions, and his earlier work in the theatre. The brigantine refers to Mr. Tidd’s love of sailing and his service in the Royal Navy in the Second World War. The use of a tall ship pays tribute to the fact that Mr. Tidd established the Tall Ship Trust, and the wavy stripes further emphasizes his involvement in naval organizations.
Crest
The white horse is the symbol of the English county of Kent, where Mr. Tidd was born and where he resided before immigrating to Canada. The flag of St. George alludes to Mr. Tidd’s English background.