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Charles Tupper

Halifax, Nova Scotia
Registration of Arms and Supporters
June 15, 2015
Vol. VI, p. 511

Arms of Charles Tupper

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Blazon

Arms

Per fess Azure and Or on a fess Ermine, between in chief two boars passant Or and in base a sprig of mayflower slipped and leaved proper, three escallops Gules;

Crest

Upon a grassy mount Vert a greyhound statant Sable charged with two escallops Or and holding in its mouth a sprig of mayflower slipped and leaved proper;

Supporters

Two greyhounds Sable each collared and pendent therefrom an escutcheon Or charged with a sprig of mayflower slipped and leaved proper;

Motto

L’ESPOIR EST MA FORCE;


Symbolism

Arms

Not available.

Crest

Not available.

Supporters

Not available.

Motto

This phrase means “Hope is my strength”;