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Bernard Ludwig Nehring
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Judith Marlayne Whetstone, Bernard Gregory Nehring and Janet Carole Lacasse
July 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 291
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Blazon
Arms
Gules two swords in saltire Argent hilted Or between in chief an escallop and in base and in each flank a flame Argent embellished Or;
Crest
A horseshoe Or within a vol Vert issuant from a coronet erablé Or;
Motto
VINCIT VERITAS;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
Three billets conjoined in asterisk Vert surmounted by a horseshoe Or;
Differenced Arms for Judith Marlayne Whetstone, child of Bernard Ludwig Nehring
The Arms of Bernard Ludwig Nehring debruised of an orle Or;
Differenced Arms for Bernard Gregory Nehring, child of Bernard Ludwig Nehring
The Arms of Bernard Ludwig Nehring within a bordure Argent during his father’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms;
Differenced Arms for Janet Carole Lacasse, child of Bernard Ludwig Nehring
The Arms of Bernard Ludwig Nehring debruised of an orle Argent;
Symbolism
Arms
Red is the colour which is used for the Canadian Army, in which Lieutenant-Colonel Nehring served, and to which the swords also refer. The shell is inspired by the badge of the Lincoln and Welland Regiment, of which he was the commanding officer. The flames represent the light of learning and knowledge, as well as his passion for his service and for lecturing and writing about military history. They also represent his three children.
Crest
A horseshoe is often found in arms of other Nehring families. It also alludes to the Golden Horseshoe region in Ontario where Mr. Nehring has lived most of his adult life. The wings are often found in German crests, symbolizing Mr. Nehring’s heritage. Green and gold are colours of both Strathcona High School in Edmonton, Alberta, and the University of Alberta, of which he is a graduate. The coronet of maple leaves alludes to Mr. Nehring’s service to Canada.
Motto
This Latin phrase, meaning “Truth prevails,” was the original motto of the 44th Lincoln and Welland Regiment.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The overlapping rectangles represent Mr. Nehring’s three children. Green and gold represent the forests and grain fields of Alberta, where they were born. The horseshoe repeats the symbolism of the Crest.
Differenced Arms for Judith Marlayne Whetstone, child of Bernard Ludwig Nehring
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Bernard Gregory Nehring, child of Bernard Ludwig Nehring
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Janet Carole Lacasse, child of Bernard Ludwig Nehring
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
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Kathy Feig
Recipient Information
Individual