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Henry Dillon Wilson
Hamilton, Ontario
Registration of Arms
October 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 213
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Blazon
Arms
Gules a wolf rampant, on a chief Argent three annulets Sable;
Crest
A wolf’s head erased Argent collared and lined Gules holding in its mouth an annulet erect Sable;
Motto
POLLET VIRTUS;
Symbolism
Arms
The wolf is a canting reference to the surname Wilson, the etymology of which likely derives from “Wolf’s son.”
Crest
The crest repeats the symbolism of the shield.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “Virtue prevails.”
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
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The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 2 November 1964.