- The Governor General of Canada
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Roman John Ciecwierz
Kitchener, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag, with differences to Tamara Jessica Ciecwierz
January 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 101
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Blazon
Arms
Azure on a chevron between in chief two eagles displayed respectant and in base a Maltese cross Argent three spur-rowels Azure;
Crest
A unicorn rampant Argent maned and tufted Or armed and holding a spur-rowel Azure;
Motto
DUC DUM SEQUUNTUR ALII;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Differenced Arms for Tamara Jessica Ciecwierz, daughter of Roman John Ciecwierz
The Arms of Roman John Ciecwierz with a heart Azure replacing the middle spur rowel; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death;
Symbolism
Arms
The colour blue represents the qualities of truth and loyalty, as well as the sky and water, related to the activities of flying and scuba-diving. To Mr. Ciecwierz the chevron symbolizes faithful service, while the spur-rowells represent him, his wife and his daughter. The eagles allude to the Polish ancestry of his parents. The Maltese cross represents commitment to the work, ideals and service of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem and other charitable organizations.
Crest
The unicorn represents courage and perseverance, and holds an element from the arms to distinguish it.
Motto
Meaning “Lead where others follow”.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Tamara Jessica Ciecwierz, daughter of Roman John Ciecwierz
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 17, 2007, in Volume 141, page 588 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Roman John Ciecwierz, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Gordon Macpherson
Calligrapher
Nancy Ellis
Recipient Information
Individual