The Viceregal Lion
  1. The Governor General of Canada
Heraldry Today

The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.

Norman George Trower

Gloucester, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge
July 6, 1993
Vol. II, p. 251

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Blazon

Arms

Gules a tower Or masoned Gules between two maple leaves Or;

Crest

Set upon a grassy base proper the shattered stump of a maple tree Gules sprouting new leaves Or;

Motto

TO YOURSELF BE TRUE;

Badge

Out of a mural crown Or masoned Gules the shattered stump of a maple tree Gules sprouting new leaves 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 November 6, 1993, in Volume 127, page 3406 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of Charles Maier, Athabaska Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter
Debra Parker

Calligrapher
Suzzann Wright


Recipient Information

Individual