- The Governor General of Canada
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Thomas Edward Fleming
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Christian Thomas Fleming
March 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 213
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Blazon
Arms
Azure on a chevron between in chief two cutlasses in saltire and issuant from the base the Cabot Tower on rocks Or, a Western red lily proper;
Crest
A goat’s head erased Argent armed Or bearing a naval crown Azure;
Motto
HONOUR IS BETTER THAN HONOURS;
Symbolism
Arms
The chevron is found in arms of other Flemings. Its bow wave shape and the blue represent Mr. Fleming’s career in the Royal Canadian Navy. The Cabot Tower on its rock, located in St. John’s, symbolizes Newfoundland, where Mr. Fleming was born and raised. The Western red lily is the provincial flower of Saskatchewan, where Mr. Fleming resides. The cutlasses represent his service as a member of a Naval Boarding team.
Crest
The goat’s head is found in crests of other Flemings. The naval crown is a further reference to Mr. Fleming’s naval career.
Motto
This motto refers to the same proverb in Flemish.