- The Governor General of Canada
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Rodney George Wilson
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to Stephen George Wilson, Tamara Joy Wilson and Melissa Maya Leigh Wilson
March 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 504
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Blazon
Arms
Vert an Arctic wolf salient between two lightning bolts Argent, a chief potent Sable and Argent;
Crest
Upon a rocky mount a tripod of three birch logs proper lashed Vert;
Motto
THE MORE THOU SHALT MARVEL;
Differenced Arms for Stephen George Wilson, son of Rodney George Wilson
The Arms of Rodney George Wilson debruised of a three-point label Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death;
Differenced Arms for Tamara Joy Wilson, daughter of Rodney George Wilson
The Arms of Rodney George Wilson with the chief in the Arms per fess nebuly Vert and Argent;
Differenced Arms for Melissa Maya Leigh Wilson, daughter of Rodney George Wilson
The Arms of Rodney George Wilson with the chief in the Arms per fess sapiné Vert and Argent;
Badge
On a tripod of three birch logs proper a pomme charged with an Arctic wolf’s face Argent;
Symbolism
Arms
A leaping wolf is a symbol in many Wilson coats of arms. Here it is described as an Arctic wolf to emphasize Mr. Wilson’s Canadian identity. The use of green marks Mr. Wilson’s love of nature, and it is also the colour of the Scouting movement, with which he has been involved for over 40 years. The lightning symbolizes his work in high technology research and telecommunications. The pattern at the top of the shield suggests cameras, and thus refers to the photography business of Mr. Wilson’s mother’s family and to his own interest in the subject.
Crest
The lashed tripod is an example of scout craft and refers to Mr. Wilson’s involvement in the Scouting movement. The rocky base refers to the family heritage of his wife (née Linda Joyce Toope) in Newfoundland, popularly known as “the Rock”.
Motto
THE MORE THOU SHALT MARVEL is taken from 2 Esdras 4:26.
Differenced Arms for Stephen George Wilson, son of Rodney George Wilson
The three-point label indicates that he is the oldest child and the heir to the arms.
Differenced Arms for Tamara Joy Wilson, daughter of Rodney George Wilson
The division in the chief indicates interconnectedness and thus her commitment to community service.
Differenced Arms for Melissa Maya Leigh Wilson, daughter of Rodney George Wilson
The division in the chief indicates her keen interest in the world of nature.
Badge
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
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 Bruce Patterson, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Melissa Aberin
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Individual