- The Governor General of Canada
The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.
Richard David Christy
Kitchener, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag, with differences to Elizabeth Luella Christy, Elena Rebecca Anne Christy and Emily Victoria Ruth Christy
October 20, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 642
Click on each image to enlarge. The blazon and symbolism for each element will accompany the enlarged image.
Blazon
Arms
Or a bull rampant Azure gorged with a collar Or pendent therefrom a bezant charged with a garb Gules and holding between its hooves a quill Argent, on a chief Azure three antique lamps Or;
Crest
Issuant from a coronet of oak leaves and roses Or, an Arctic fox proper sejant on a mount and gorged with a collar Gules pendent therefrom a cross and holding in its dexter paw a branch of oak fructed Or;
Motto
RISE AGAIN FOR GOD AND QUEEN;
Flag
Or a bull as in the Arms, adextré Azure three antique lamps Or;
Differenced Arms for Elizabeth Luella Christy, daughter of Richard David Christy
The Arms of Richard David Christy debruised a triangle in place of the central lamp;
Differenced Arms for Elena Rebecca Anne Christy, daughter of Richard David Christy
The Arms of Richard David Christy debruised a garb in place in place of the central lamp; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death;
Differenced Arms for Emily Victoria Ruth Christy, daughter of Richard David Christy
The Arms of Richard David Christy debruised two paint brushes in saltire in place of the central lamp;
Symbolism
Arms
The bull represents the agricultural heritage of Dr. Christy’s family, as well as the strength and stability of family and community life. The wheat garb on the disc refers to the country properties owned by Dr. Christy and his parents. The quill pen indicates his roles as a university lecturer, author and conference speaker. The three lamps represent his university degrees, as well as his pursuit of academic knowledge and new ideas.
Crest
The Arctic fox alludes to Aklavik, Northwest Territories, the meeting place of Dr. Christy’s parents, where his father, Robert Wesley Christy, was a member of the RCMP, represented by the red collar, and where his mother, Hephzibah Denis Christy, served as a missionary, represented here by the cross. The crown indicates Dr. Christy’s respect for the monarchy. The three acorns represent his three daughters and symbolize their interest in gardening. The oak leaves allude to Dr. Christy’s commitment to conservation.
Motto
Not applicable.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Elizabeth Luella Christy, daughter of Richard David Christy
The triangle represents the mountain landscapes of British Columbia, and her passion for the outdoors.
Differenced Arms for Elena Rebecca Anne Christy, daughter of Richard David Christy
The wheat garb indicates her commitment to the environment, gardening and horticulture.
Differenced Arms for Emily Victoria Ruth Christy, daughter of Richard David Christy
The paintbrushes represent her lifelong dedication to the arts and painting.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 25, 2017, in Volume 151, page 1303 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Melissa Aberin
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Individual