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William Howard Stewart Heather
Ajax, Ontario
Registration of Arms
February 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 261
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Blazon
Arms
Per chevron in chief paly Argent and Azure charged with a vol wings inverted Or, in base Vert charged with a slip of oak fructed Or;
Crest
A lynx couchant guardant Or in front of a trillium slipped and leaved proper;
Motto
VIGILANTIA NON CADET;
Symbolism
Arms
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The wings likely allude to Mr. Heather’s membership in the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute. The chevron division as well as the pattern of vertical bands are often found in coats of arms of people bearing the surname Heather.
Crest
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The trillium, Ontario’s emblematic flower, refers to Mr. Heather’s province of residence. The lynx, known for its keen eyesight, possibly alludes to the Motto.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “Watchfulness will not fail.”
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 available / Non disponible
Recipient Information
Individual
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 30 May 1967.