- The Governor General of Canada
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William Edgar Austin
Oshawa, Ontario
Registration of Arms
April 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 177
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Blazon
Arms
Per chevron engrailed Gules and Azure in chief two lions combatant Argent and in base a trillium Argent seeded proper;
Crest
A mitre Gules embellished Or transfixed by a sword point upwards Argent hilt and pommel Or;
Motto
ADVANCE;
Symbolism
Arms
The trillium represents Mr. Austin’s province of residence, Ontario. The division line is a chevron, a heraldic shape commonly found in arms belonging to people with the surname Austin.
Crest
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The sword likely alludes to Mr. Austin’s military service as a major in the Canadian Army.
Motto
ADVANCE.
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, 2 September 1964.