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Eric Edmund Wynne

Nanaimo, British Columbia
Grant of Arms and Flag, with differences to David Edmund Wynne and Lesley Susan Pechter
January 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 108

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Blazon

Arms

Per chevron Vert and Or three eagles displayed counterchanged;

Crest

Issuant from a coronet of maple leaves and roses Gules a demi-dragon Vert armed and langued and holding a fouled anchor Or;

Motto

TO YOUR OWN SELF BE TRUE;

Flag

A banner of the Arms;

Differenced Arms for David Edmund Wynne, son of Eric Edmund Wynne

The Arms of Eric Edmund Wynne debruised of a three-point label Argent; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death;

Differenced Arms for Lesley Susan Pechter, daughter of Eric Edmund Wynne

The Arms of Eric Edmund Wynne within a bordure per chevron Or and Vert;


Symbolism

Arms

The arms relate to those used by Sir John Wynne of Gwyder in Wales who was created a baronet in 1611 and from whom Mr. Wynne descends. They are altered by showing the three eagles in different locations in the shield. The chevron-line represents the mountains of British Columbia, Mr. Wynne’s province of residence. The two sections also allude to the idea that the family began in one country and now resides in another.

Crest

The dragon is for Wales. The red rose is for Lancashire, the birthplace of Mr. Wynne’s wife. The anchor alludes to his career in The Royal Navy.

Motto

Not applicable

Flag

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Differenced Arms for David Edmund Wynne, son of Eric Edmund Wynne

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Differenced Arms for Lesley Susan Pechter, daughter of Eric Edmund Wynne

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 October 6, 2007, in Volume 141, page 2825 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of Laurie Patten, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter
Linda Nicholson

Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione


Recipient Information

Individual