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Donald Ross Matheson

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Grant of differences to Eric James Matheson
February 26, 1991
Vol. II, p. 63

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Blazon

Differenced Arms for Eric James Matheson, son of Donald Ross Matheson

The Arms of Donald Ross Matheson debruised by a label of three points Argent; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death;


Symbolism

In general, the symbolism of emblems prior to 2000 does not exist in an appropriate format for the online Register.


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on February 26, 1991, in Volume 125, page 1486 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of John Ross Matheson, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter
* Not applicable / Sans objet

Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet


Recipient Information

Individual

View all Letters Patent for Donald Ross Matheson

The recipient's emblems are based on those recorded in the name of John Ross Matheson in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume II, page 17, 20 March 1990.