- The Governor General of Canada
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Lorne Dwight Clifford
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
November 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 127
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Blazon
Arms
Or a chevron Azure between in chief two doves volant respectant and in base a Jerusalem cross Gules;
Crest
A great horned owl wings displayed and inverted proper issuant from a naval crown Gules;
Motto
PRO UTILITATE HOMINUM;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
A bagpipe Gules charged with an escallop and laurel leaves Or;
Symbolism
Arms
Blue is a colour associated with policing, and represents Mr. Clifford’s service as a police officer. The doves symbolize peace. The Jerusalem cross represents Mr. Clifford’s faith and his policing service in the Holy Land.
Crest
The owl, as a symbol of wisdom, represents Mr. Clifford’s dedication to sharing knowledge to cadets in the Canadian Armed Forces and as an instructor at the Ontario and Canadian police colleges. The naval crown evokes his service as a naval reservist.
Motto
This Latin phrase, meaning “In the service of humanity,” applies to many areas of Mr. Clifford’s activity and experience.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The bagpipe evokes Mr. Clifford’s avocation as Pipe Major of the Thunder Bay Police Pipe Band. The scallop shell, a symbol of pilgrimage, signifies his policing service in the Holy Land, while the laurel leaves evoke hopes of peace.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 23, 2019, in Volume 153, page 1081 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Melissa Aberin
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Individual