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Michael Douglas Simpson

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Grant of differenced Arms to Matthew Douglas Simpson, Katherine Ann Simpson and Allison Meredith Simpson
February 14, 1992
Vol. II, p. 139

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Blazon

Differenced Arms for Matthew Douglas Simpson, son of Michael Douglas Simpson

The Arms of Michael Douglas Simpson debruised of a label of three points Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death;

Differenced Arms for Katherine Ann Simpson, daughter of Michael Douglas Simpson

The Arms of Michael Douglas Simpson debruised by a heart Or;

Differenced Arms for Allison Meredith Simpson, daughter of Michael Douglas Simpson

The Arms of Michael Douglas Simpson debruised by an ermine spot Or;

Crest

A falcon volant proper charged on the breast of a cinquefoil Argent within a Loyalist Military Coronet;


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 December 20, 2003, in Volume 137, page 3978 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
Joan Bouwmeester

Calligrapher
Joan Bouwmeester


Recipient Information

Individual

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