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Kenneth George Spurling
Hamilton, Bermuda
Grant of Arms, with differences to Megan Christine Spurling, Kenneth Grant Spurling and Ian George Spurling
February 20, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 358
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Blazon
Arms
Or on a mount in base Vert three Bermudiana flowers slipped and leaved proper, on a chief Azure four spur rowels Or;
Crest
A vol Argent enclosing a bezant charged with a spur rowel Azure;
Motto
SEMPER AD OPTIMUM;
Differenced Arms for Megan Christine Spurling, daughter of Kenneth George Spurling
The Arms of Kenneth George Spurling debruised of a three-point label Argent; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death;
Differenced Arms for Kenneth Grant Spurling, son of Kenneth George Spurling
The Arms of Kenneth George Spurling with the chief wavy;
Differenced Arms for Ian George Spurling, son of Kenneth George Spurling
The Arms of Kenneth George Spurling with the chief dancetty;
Symbolism
Arms
The arms are based on those borne by the Spurlings of Essex, with two differences to make them unique to Mr. Spurling. First, the gillie flowers have been changed to Bermudiana flowers to mark Mr. Spurling’s residence in Bermuda. Second, the background of the shield has been changed to gold. The spur-rowels are a reference to the name Spurling.
Crest
The crest is identical to that of Spurling of Essex, except that the gold spur-rowel has been changed to blue and placed on a gold disc. The disc, resembling a coin, refers to Mr. Spurling’s work in the financial sector, especially with Sun Life Financial.
Motto
Meaning “Always for the best”, it is an expression of Mr. Spurling’s faith that situations will work out for the best.
Differenced Arms for Megan Christine Spurling, daughter of Kenneth George Spurling
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Kenneth Grant Spurling, son of Kenneth George Spurling
The wavy line of the chief indicates his love of sailing.
Differenced Arms for Ian George Spurling, son of Kenneth George Spurling
The jagged line of the chief indicates his love of the outdoors, especially with rock-climbing.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 12, 2005, in Volume 139, page 688 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
D. Robert Tunstall
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Individual