- The Governor General of Canada
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Robert David Redmile
Richmond, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
November 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 74
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Blazon
Arms
Gules on a fess between three cushions Or, three escallops Gules;
Motto
IN GOD IS ALL MY STRENGTH;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
Two gloves in saltire Or embellished with Métis beadwork proper;
Symbolism
Arms
The red colour alludes to the name Redmile. The cushions are symbolic of authority, and for Bishop Redmile the three of them create a reference to the authority of scripture, tradition, and inspired reason in Christian teaching. The scallop shells pay tribute to Bishop Redmile’s mother’s family name, Schell, and to St. James the Apostle, whose attribute is a scallop shell. St. James is the patron saint of the Diocese of Richmond in the Christian Episcopal Church of Canada, of which Bishop Redmile is the bishop.
Motto
This phrase is based on II Samuel 22:33, “God is my strength and power”.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The gloves are a traditional part of a bishop’s vesture: here they use Métis beadwork as a reference to Bishop Redmile’s maternal Métis ancestry. In addition, paternal ancestors of his were glove merchants from France who immigrated to England in the 17th century and who manufactured gloves in Worcester for several generations.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 24, 2012, in Volume 146, page 748 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Michael Shaudis and Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Debra MacGarvie
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Individual