- The Governor General of Canada
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Keith Stuart Anstead
Regina, Saskatchewan
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Clare Alayne Anstead, Miles Kenneth Gabriel Anstead and Edward Piers Anstead
July 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 192
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Blazon
Arms
Gules a harpy eagle displayed proper;
Crest
A vol of harpy eagle wings proper enclosing a cross patté Gules;
Motto
SEMPER RAPTOR;
Flag
A standard, the hoist Argent a cross Gules, the fly Argent semé of crosses patté Gules and inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable;
Badge
A plate fimbriated Gules and charged with a vol of harpy eagle wings proper enclosing a cross patté Gules;
Differenced Arms for Clare Alayne Anstead, daughter of Keith Stuart Anstead
The Arms of Keith Stuart Anstead debruised of a chief Argent charged with a double helix fesswise Sable;
Differenced Arms for Miles Kenneth Gabriel Anstead, son of Keith Stuart Anstead
The Arms of Keith Stuart Anstead debruised of a chief Argent charged with two gauntlets in saltire Sable; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death;
Differenced Arms for Edward Piers Anstead, son of Keith Stuart Anstead
The Arms of Keith Stuart Anstead debruised of a chief Argent charged with a lightning bolt Sable;
Symbolism
Arms
The eagle symbolizes determination and independence. The harpy eagle is a personal favourite of Dr. Anstead’s.
Crest
The wings connect to the eagle in the arms. To Dr. Anstead, the cross refers to the heritage of the crusaders.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “Always a raptor” and alludes to the eagle in the arms. It expresses Dr. Anstead’s admiration for the strength and independence of raptors.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Clare Alayne Anstead, daughter of Keith Stuart Anstead
The double-helix represents DNA and thus her academic work in microbiology.
Differenced Arms for Miles Kenneth Gabriel Anstead, son of Keith Stuart Anstead
The gauntlets refer to his proficiency in mixed martial arts.
Differenced Arms for Edward Piers Anstead, son of Keith Stuart Anstead
The lightning bolt refers to his studies in electrical engineering.
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 Keith Anstead, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
David Farrar
Calligrapher
Kathy Feig
Recipient Information
Individual