- The Governor General of Canada
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Christopher Neil Burton Pitman
Calgary, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Ronan Eugene Burton Pitman and Josee Jean Pitman
July 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 201
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Blazon
Arms
Quarterly Argent and Or a cross flory throughout between 1st an eagle’s head erased and 4th an eagle’s head erased contourné and 2nd and 3rd a purse Gules;
Crest
An escallop ensigned by a martlet Argent and issuant from a Loyalist military coronet Or;
Motto
FORTITER AGENDO;
Motto
BE THE BENCHMARK;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
On a plate a double-headed eagle’s heads and necks erased Gules within an orle of ermine spots Sable;
Differenced Arms for Ronan Eugene Burton Pitman, child of Christopher Neil Burton Pitman
The Arms of Christopher Neil Burton Pitman debruised of a three-point label Sable during his father’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms;
Differenced Arms for Josee Jean Pitman, child of Christopher Neil Burton Pitman
The Arms of Christopher Neil Burton Pitman within a bordure Gules;
Symbolism
Arms
The white and gold quarters with eagles’ heads refer to the arms used by the English Pitman family since the early 1500s. The pouches symbolize Mr. Pitman’s success as a fundraiser. For him, the cross alludes to his role as a philanthropist, and the flowery extensions to the benefits that flow in many directions from his philanthropy.
Crest
A martlet on a shell is the traditional crest for the Pitman family from Devonshire. The Loyalist military coronet represents Mr. Pitman’s descent from the Loyalist John Bayley Williston of New Brunswick.
Motto
This Latin phrase meaning “By acting bravely” is the traditional Pitman family motto.
Motto
This phrase is a reminder for Mr. Pitman to ensure excellence for himself, his companies, and others.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The eagles’ heads are a reference to arms used by the English Pitman family.
Differenced Arms for Ronan Eugene Burton Pitman, child of Christopher Neil Burton Pitman
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Josee Jean Pitman, child of Christopher Neil Burton Pitman
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
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
Desirée Kern
Calligrapher
Kathy Feig
Recipient Information
Individual