- The Governor General of Canada
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Donald Wells MacLeod
Moncton, New Brunswick
Grant of Arms
January 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 418
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Blazon
Arms
Or on a fess Gules between in chief two crosses patté fitché and in base an anvil Sable, two annuli interlaced in fess Or;
Crest
A sun in splendour Or issuant from a cross patté fitché Gules charged with two annuli interlaced in fess Or;
Motto
PISTOS EIS TELOS;
Symbolism
Arms
The red and gold colours and the two crosses allude to the Arms of MacLeod of Raasay. The fess represents unbroken affection and loyalty linking the many generations on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. The anvil symbolizes the blacksmith occupation of Mr. MacLeod’s father and grandfather. The interlaced rings represent honour and virtue.
Crest
The sun represents the location Sunny Brae, New Brunswick, the birthplace of Mr. MacLeod. The cross alludes to the Island of Raasay, Scotland, as the origin of the family. The rings repeat the symbolism of the Arms.
Motto
This phrase in Greek means “Steadfast to the last”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on December 12, 2009, in Volume 143, page 3680 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Donald Wells MacLeod, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Linda Nicholson
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Individual