- The Governor General of Canada
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Rodney George Wilson
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to Stephen George Wilson, Tamara Joy Wilson and Melissa Maya Leigh Wilson
March 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 504
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Blazon
Arms
Vert an Arctic wolf salient between two lightning bolts Argent, a chief potent Sable and Argent;
Crest
Upon a rocky mount a tripod of three birch logs proper lashed Vert;
Motto
THE MORE THOU SHALT MARVEL;
Symbolism
Arms
A leaping wolf is a symbol in many Wilson coats of arms. Here it is described as an Arctic wolf to emphasize Mr. Wilson’s Canadian identity. The use of green marks Mr. Wilson’s love of nature, and it is also the colour of the Scouting movement, with which he has been involved for over 40 years. The lightning symbolizes his work in high technology research and telecommunications. The pattern at the top of the shield suggests cameras, and thus refers to the photography business of Mr. Wilson’s mother’s family and to his own interest in the subject.
Crest
The lashed tripod is an example of scout craft and refers to Mr. Wilson’s involvement in the Scouting movement. The rocky base refers to the family heritage of his wife (née Linda Joyce Toope) in Newfoundland, popularly known as “the Rock”.
Motto
THE MORE THOU SHALT MARVEL is taken from 2 Esdras 4:26.