- The Governor General of Canada
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Christian Alexander James Sorbie
Oakville, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag
May 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 185
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Blazon
Arms
Azure a lion rampant wearing a coronet flory Or and holding an axe Argent, on a chief Sable edged Argent three plates each charged with a rose Gules barbed and seeded proper;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Symbolism
Arms
Black, white and blue are the main colours of the Sorbie tartan. The roses refer to Captain Sorbie’s childhood in Lancashire, England, the arms of which bear three red roses. The lion represents his English background and the courage appropriate to a military officer. The axe was chosen by Captain Sorbie as a weapon illustrating preparedness for war. The coronet symbolizes his loyalty to king and country.
Flag
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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 Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Katherine Golightly
Calligrapher
Yolande Lessard
Recipient Information
Individual