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Dale Murray Gienow

Severn Bridge, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge
September 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 557

Arms of Dale Murray Gienow

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Blazon

Arms

Or a wapiti rampant Sable gorged with a wreath of roses Gules and daisies Argent, supporting a lance proper;

Crest

A demi-Irish wolfhound Sable bearing over its dexter shoulder a longbow and holding in its sinister paw a hawking lure Or;

Motto

AGO AUDACTER;


Symbolism

Arms

The colours of the shield are taken from the arms of the German Empire, Mr. Gienow being of Prussian ancestry. The wapiti is one of the supporters of the arms of British Columbia, where Mr. Gienow was born; it also represents his lifelong involvement in the protection of Canadian wildlife. The rose and daisy are the birth flowers of his wife and son respectively. The lance honours his contribution to the sport of jousting in Canada.

Crest

The Irish wolfhound represents Mr. Gienow’s dog, Hector. The bow signifies his involvement in mounted archery and the hawking lure his interest in falconry.

Motto

Meaning “I live boldly”.