- The Governor General of Canada
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Albert John Greene Wilson
Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms
January 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 139
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Blazon
Arms
Gules a wolf rampant, on a chief Argent three maple leaves Vert;
Crest
A wolf’s head erased Argent gorged with a collar lined Gules, holding in its mouth a scroll proper;
Motto
NUNQUAM IN IRA;
Symbolism
Arms
Wolves are commonly found in the arms of persons bearing the surname Wilson. The maple leaves allude to Mr. Wilson’s Canadian identity.
Crest
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. Wolves are commonly found in the crests of persons bearing the surname Wilson. The scroll possibly refers to the law and thus Mr. Wilson’s profession as a lawyer.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “Never in anger.”
Background
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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, 15 August 1962.