- The Governor General of Canada
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George Nevil Thomas
Belleville, Ontario
Registration of Arms
March 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 154
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Blazon
Arms
Per chevron Azure and Vert in chief two cross crosslets and in base a rod of Aesculapius Or, all within a bordure Ermine charged alternately with four annulets Sable and four saltires couped Gules;
Crest
A camel harnessed and burdened proper muzzled Vert gorged of a wreath of maple leaves in their autumnal tints proper, statant on a mount Vert;
Motto
DEUS INCREMENTUM DAT;
Symbolism
Arms
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The rod of Aesculapius likely indicates a medical profession.
Crest
Not available.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “God gives growth.”
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 available / Non disponible
Recipient Information
Individual
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 10 September 1963.