- The Governor General of Canada
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Phillips MacKay Till
Belleville, Ontario
Registration of Arms
September 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 123
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Blazon
Arms
Argent three hurts each charged with a mullet Argent, on a chief Azure a scroll Argent between two wings Or;
Crest
An ounce sejant Argent holding in the mouth a scroll Or and resting the dexter paw on a shield Azure;
Motto
FIDE ET LABORA;
Symbolism
Arms
The discs with stars on a white background are taken from arms borne by Major Till’s English ancestors. The scroll alludes to his profession as an accountant, whereas the wings evoke his career in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Crest
This crest has long been in use by English bearers of the surname Till. The scroll from the arms was added for Major Till.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “Trust and work.”
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 1, 1900, in Volume 0, page 0 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the College of Arms, London.
Painter
Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Individual
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 10 May 1962.