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Kevin Wood Greaves

Hamilton, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge
May 8, 1992
Vol. II, p. 159

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Blazon

Arms

Or a fetterlock Azure on a chief wavy also Azure three snowflakes Argent;

Crest

A seahorse rampant Azure gorged with a naval crown Or sails Argent and holding between the forelegs a rod of Aesculapius Or;

Motto

VINCULA FIDEI LAETE FERO. This Latin phrase means "I gladly bear the bonds of trust".

Badge

A seahorse as in the Crest within a circular strap Azure inscribed with the motto and secured in base with a fetterlock Or;


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 July 25, 1992, in Volume 126, page 2303 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of Kevin Wood Greaves, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter
Gordon Macpherson

Calligrapher
John Whitehead


Recipient Information

Individual