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Henry Dillon Wilson
Hamilton, Ontario
Registration of a Crest
November 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 236
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Blazon
Crest
A wolf’s head erased Argent collared and lined Gules, the collar charged with two mullets Argent, holding in its mouth an annulet Sable;
Symbolism
Crest
The wolf’s head is a canting reference to the surname Wilson, the etymology of which likely derives from “Wolf’s son.”
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
View all Letters Patent for Henry Dillon Wilson
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 5 April 1965.