- The Governor General of Canada
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Frederick Innes Ker
Dundas, Ontario
Registration of Arms
November 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 238
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Blazon
Arms
Vert on a chevron between in chief two unicorn’s heads erased Argent armed and crined Or and in base a cubit arm in armour proper grasping a Passion cross Or, three mullets Sable;
Crest
A unicorn’s head erased Argent armed and crined Or;
Motto
PRO CHRISTO ET PATRIA;
Symbolism
Arms
These arms have long been used by Mr. Ker’s family. An inverted “V” bearing three stars is a common feature in the arms of persons bearing the surname Ker.
Crest
A unicorn’s head is a common feature in crests of persons bearing the surname Ker.
Motto
This Latin expression means “For Christ and country.”
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 Office of the Chief Herald of Ireland, Dublin.
Painter
Office of Ulster King of Arms, Dublin / Bureau du roi d’armes Ulster, Dublin
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Individual
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the Office of the Chief Herald of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, 20 April 1966.