- The Governor General of Canada
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Tania Miranda Susan Grünewald
Dundas, Ontario
Grant of Arms, with differences to Linnéa Sophia Grünewald, Freya Rose Grünewald, Richard Wright Grünewald and Evander Maxim Grünewald
July 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 194
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Blazon
Arms
Vert two flaunches fimbriated Argent and tessellated of maple leaves Vert and Or;
Crest
An enfield rampant Or supporting a double-helix Argent entwined about by a rose branch proper all set on a grassy mount Vert;
Motto
MAKE IT BETTER;
Differenced Arms for Linnéa Sophia Grünewald, child of Tania Miranda Susan Grünewald
The Arms of Tania Miranda Susan Grünewald debruised of a three-point label Argent during her mother’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms following the death of the Recipient;
Differenced Arms for Richard Wright Grünewald, child of Tania Miranda Susan Grünewald
The Arms of Tania Miranda Susan Grünewald within a bordure Argent;
Differenced Arms for Freya Rose Grünewald, child of Tania Miranda Susan Grünewald
The Arms of Tania Miranda Susan Grünewald within a bordure Or;
Differenced Arms for Evander Maxim Grünewald, child of Tania Miranda Susan Grünewald
The Arms of Tania Miranda Susan Grünewald within a bordure Vert;
Symbolism
Arms
The design alludes to a tree trunk and leaves, thus providing a canting reference to the name Grünewald, German for “green forest.”
Crest
The enfield, as a composite creature, alludes to Ms. Grünewald’s interest and studies in genetics. The fox, eagle and wolf are wildlife from the Niagara Escarpment, where she grew up. The double-helix, representing DNA, alludes to her interest and degree in bioethics. The climbing roses refer to the Zéphirine Drouhin thornless rose, her favourite flower.
Motto
This phrase expresses Ms. Grünewald’s and her family’s philosophy of life.
Differenced Arms for Linnéa Sophia Grünewald, child of Tania Miranda Susan Grünewald
The label indicates she is the eldest and the heir to the full arms.
Differenced Arms for Richard Wright Grünewald, child of Tania Miranda Susan Grünewald
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other elements of this record.
Differenced Arms for Freya Rose Grünewald, child of Tania Miranda Susan Grünewald
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other elements of this record.
Differenced Arms for Evander Maxim Grünewald, child of Tania Miranda Susan Grünewald
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other elements of this record.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on December 7, 2019, in Volume 153, page 4269 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Sean Palmer, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Kathy Feig
Recipient Information
Individual