- The Governor General of Canada
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Vaughn Solomon Schofield
Regina, Saskatchewan
Grant of Arms and Supporters, with differences to Whitney Ralston Wignall and George Charles Solomon Schofield
June 20, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 235
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Blazon
Arms
Azure a bison’s head erased Or accorné Argent, on a chief Or the helmet of Hermes between two cogwheels Purpure;
Crest
Issuant from a mural crown Azure masoned and charged with gardenias, two geese rising Argent;
Supporters
Two huskies each holding an eagle’s feather and standing on a sandy beach set with wheat sheaves and Solomon’s seal plants proper above a barrulet wavy Azure;
Motto
FAMILY • FAITH • SERVICE;
Symbolism
Arms
Blue and yellow are the colours of Ukraine and symbolize Her Honour’s Ukrainian heritage. Purple is her favourite colour. The bison’s head is found on the badge of 38 Brigade, of which Her Honour is Honorary Colonel. The winged helmet was worn by the Greek god Hermes, the protector of merchants; it thus indicates Her Honour’s business career. The cogwheel is taken from the emblem of the Canadian Forces Liaison Council, of which Her Honour is the Chair for Saskatchewan.
Crest
The flying geese allude to a sculpture called “Western Spirit” created by Robert Dow Reid and dedicated to George C. Solomon, Her Honour’s father. They are also found in Wascana Park, where Her Honour’s childhood home is found. The mural crown recalls her father’s construction business. The gardenia is Her Honour’s favourite flower.
Supporters
The huskies are favourites of Her Honour. The eagle feather was given to Her Honour by a First Nations Elder on the day of her installation as Lieutenant-Governor. The beach and water refer to Regina Beach, where the Solomon family home is located. The wheat sheaf is a symbol of Saskatchewan, which Her Honour cherishes. The branch of Solomon’s seal refers to Her Honour’s maiden name.
Motto
Not Applicable