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Robert Michael Culbertson
Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to Miranda Joyce Culbertson
March 15, 2021
Vol. VII, p. 340
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Blazon
Arms
Per chevron Azure and Gules a chevron its upper edge dovetailed Argent;
Crest
A grey wolf and its pup both sejant guardant proper;
Motto
INTEGRITY • TRUST • PERSPECTIVE;
Badge
A hazelnut Or surmounting a vol Sable;
Differenced Arms for Miranda Joyce Culbertson, child of Robert Michael Culbertson
The Arms of Robert Michael Culbertson debruised of a three-point label Or during her father’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death.
Symbolism
Arms
Red, white and blue are the colours of Mr. Culbertson’s favourite sports team, the Montréal Canadiens. They are also the colours of Jarvis Collegiate Institute, Toronto, his secondary school. The dovetailed chevron refers to Mr. Culbertson’s participation in Habitat for Humanity and Volunteer Builders. The chevron itself alludes to a Masonic square, used by the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and alludes to his time as a Worshipful Master of Coronati Lodge #520.
Crest
The wolves represent family, because the wolf pack takes care of its members. They also are a canting reference to Mr. Culbertson’s use of grey.wolf as a nom de plume.
Motto
These are desirable qualities for any person to possess.
Badge
The hazelnut has been used as a symbol for wisdom from education. With the wings, it symbolizes the opportunity for uplifting, lifelong learning.
Differenced Arms for Miranda Joyce Culbertson, child of Robert Michael Culbertson
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on December 11, 2021, in Volume 155, page 5667 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