- The Governor General of Canada
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Freeman Freeman-Thomas
Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of Arms and Supporters
October 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 317
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Blazon
Arms
Quarterly, 1st and 4th Argent three lions rampant Gules, a chief Azure, 2nd and 3rd Ermine two pallets Azure overall three fusils conjoined in fess Or;
The Arms are shown ensigned by the coronet of a viscount;
Crest
A demi-lion Gules charged on the shoulder with an ermine spot Argent;
Crest
A boar’s head proper issuant from an antique crown Azure;
Supporters
Two halberdiers armed in English armour of the 17th century each holding a halberd proper;
Motto
HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY;
Symbolism
Arms
The first and fourth quarters are the traditional arms of the Thomas baronets of Yapton Place, in England. Lord Willingdon’s great-grandfather assumed the Thomas surname of his maternal grandfather, as well as the use of the Thomas arms. The second and third quarters are based on arms used by Freeman families in County Northampton, England. The blue bands are likely a mark of difference to indicate that Lord Willingdon’s ancestors were younger sons.
Crest
This is the traditional crest of the Thomas baronets of Yapton Place, with the ermine spot as a mark of difference for Lord Willingdon’s great-grandfather.
Crest
This crest is based on the traditional one used by the Freeman families of County Northampton, where the boar emerges from a ducal coronet.
Supporters
Not available.
Motto
This is the traditional motto of the Thomas baronets of Yapton Place.
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)
Not available.
Painter
Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Individual
Governor General
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 23 August 1910 and 30 August 1910. The acquisition of this painting has been sponsored by the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada.