The Viceregal Lion
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Errol David Feldman

Westmount, Quebec
Registration of Arms
January 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 142


Blazon

Arms

Per saltire Gules and Argent in chief and in base a lion rampant Argent, in each flank a phoenix Sable issuant from flames Gules;

Crest

An eagle displayed Sable holding in its beak a balance Or and perched on a sword proper hilt and pommel to the dexter Or;

Motto

ALICUI JUS REDDERE;


Symbolism

Arms

Red, white and black are colours that are frequently used in Feldman coats of arms. Moreover, red and white, the colours of Canada, represent Mr. Feldman’s service to the country as an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, with the lion representing military prowess. The phoenix symbolizes eternal life.

Crest

The scales and the sword refer to Mr. Feldman’s position as a justice of the peace and, consequently, his role in upholding the law.

Motto

This Latin phrase, literally meaning “Render justice to anyone,” alludes to Mr. Feldman’s position as a justice of the peace. It has been used by Mr. Feldman to represent the idea of giving to all what is due to them.


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, 20 December 1962.