- The Governor General of Canada
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.
Adam James Dickinson Carter
Fenwick, Ontario
Grant of Arms and a Badge
January 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 494
Click on each image to enlarge. The blazon and symbolism for each element will accompany the enlarged image.
Blazon
Arms
Argent a chevron per chevron embattled Azure and Sable per pale counterchanged between in chief two blue jays rising respectant Azure beaked and membered Or, and in base a cartwheel Sable charged with a fleur-de-lis Or;
Crest
A demi-badger salient affronty proper armed Or;
Motto
VICTRIX PERSISTENTIA;
Badge
A cartwheel Sable inscribed with the Motto in letters Or, pendent therefrom a fetterlock Or;
Symbolism
Arms
Here, the white stands for peace and sincerity, the blue for truth and loyalty, and the black for persistence. The chevron signifies the protection of others, and the embattled pattern represents Mr. Carter’s service in the policing profession. The blue jay symbolizes his Canadian nationality, and their number represents his children. The cartwheel is significant to many ancient arms associated with Carter, and corresponds to his ancestral background in farming and haulage, and the meaning of his name, “a carter of goods”. The fleur-de-lis refers to his wife’s surname, Florence.
Crest
The badger symbolizes persistence and is representative of Mr. Carter’s English heritage.
Motto
The motto means “Persistence is victorious”.
Badge
The cartwheel repeats the symbolism in the Arms, and the fetterlock is a traditional symbol of his policing profession.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 23, 2010, in Volume 144, page 2712 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Adam Carter, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Debra MacGarvie
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Individual