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Rodney Montague Bergh
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to James Christopher Bergh, Joanne Leah Bergh Muir, Martyn Yvan Bergh and Stefan Eyrik Bergh
September 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 339
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Blazon
Arms
Azure four chevronels overlapping from dexter to sinister, their apexes in bend sinister Argent;
Crest
A demi-boar Azure supporting a rod of Aesculapius Argent;
Motto
ALTISSIMA ADFECTA • ADSCENSU FRUERE;
Differenced Arms for James Christopher Bergh, son of Rodney Montague Bergh
The Arms of Rodney Christopher Bergh charged with a canton Argent;
Differenced Arms for Joanne Leah Bergh Muir, daughter of Rodney Montague Bergh
The Arms of Rodney Montague Bergh charged with a canton Argent bearing a fret Azure;
Differenced Arms for Martyn Yvan Bergh, son of Rodney Montague Bergh
The Arms of Rodney Montague Bergh charged with a canton Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death;
Differenced Arms for Stefan Eyrik Bergh, son of Rodney Montague Bergh
The Arms of Rodney Montague Bergh charged with a canton Or bearing a fret Azure;
Badge
A sheaf of heather proper charged with a maple leaf Argent all environed by roses Gules between four fleurs-de-lis in cross Argent their bases inwards;
Symbolism
Arms
The stark and simple design follows the Norse style, a feature appropriate to Dr. Bergh’s Norwegian heritage. The chevrons represent mountain tops, the meaning of the name “Bergh”, roofs of buildings that house families, and generations of a family.
Crest
The boar represents hospitality. The rod of Aesculapius represents Dr. Bergh’s profession.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “Aim at the highest · Enjoy the climb.”
Differenced Arms for James Christopher Bergh, son of Rodney Montague Bergh
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Joanne Leah Bergh Muir, daughter of Rodney Montague Bergh
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Martyn Yvan Bergh, son of Rodney Montague Bergh
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Stefan Eyrik Bergh, son of Rodney Montague Bergh
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The heather represents the family’s Norwegian heritage. The floral emblems of rose and fleur-de-lis represent English and French heritage. The belt and buckle symbolize a heritage now bound into a Canadian identity.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 21, 2009, in Volume 143, page 692 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Linda Nicholson
Calligrapher
Luc Saucier
Recipient Information
Individual