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David Evan Rumball
Peterborough, Ontario
Grant of Arms
June 26, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 220
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Blazon
Arms
Per fess Gules and Azure on a fess dovetailed between three Loyalist military coronets Or, three cinquefoils Gules;
Crest
A demi lion Gules gorged with a Loyalist military coronet and holding between its paws a cinquefoil Or;
Motto
NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN;
Symbolism
Arms
The red and blue refer to the colours of the 7 Toronto Regiment, The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, in which Mr. Rumball served for nine years. He also served for eight years with Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment, whose colours are blue and gold. The Loyalist coronets indicate Mr. Rumball’s descent from three Loyalist settlers. The cinquefoil is a symbol found in the arms of Lt. Col. O.F.C. Cook, for whom Mr. Rumball served as Esquire in the Order of St. John. The dovetailed lines indicate Mr. Rumball’s hobby of restoring antique furniture, as dovetailing is a way of joining pieces of wood.
Crest
The crest repeats two of the symbols from the arms, the Loyalist coronet and the cinquefoil. The lion is a creature that particularly appeals to Mr. Rumball.
Motto
This is a reminder to remember one’s heritage and values. It signifies Mr. Rumball’s fondness of historical and genealogical research and study.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on December 20, 2003, in Volume 137, page 3979 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of David Rumball, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Judith Bainbridge
Recipient Information
Individual