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Donald Stewart Ethell

Edmonton, Alberta
Grant of differenced Arms for use by Darrell Gordon Ethell and Douglas Wayne Ethell
November 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 281

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Blazon

Differenced Arms for Darrell Gordon Ethell, son of Donald Stewart Ethell

The Arms of Donald Stewart Ethell debruised of a three-point label Argent; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death;

Differenced Arms for Douglas Wayne Ethell, son of Donald Stewart Ethell

The Arms of Donald Stewart Ethell with human brains Bleu céleste in place of the infantry helmets;


Symbolism

Differenced Arms for Darrell Gordon Ethell, son of Donald Stewart Ethell

The three-point label indicates that he is the eldest child and the heir to the arms.

Differenced Arms for Douglas Wayne Ethell, son of Donald Stewart Ethell

The human brains represent his work in the field of neurobiology.


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 22, 2014, in Volume 148, page 656 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter
Catherine Fitzpatrick

Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione


Recipient Information

Individual
Lieutenant-Governor

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