- The Governor General of Canada
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Osmond Jennings Rowe
Barrie, Ontario
Registration of Arms
March 20, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 370
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Blazon
Arms
Or on a bend between six trefoils Vert a fouled anchor between two escallops Or;
Crest
A cubit arm proper vested Erminois the hand holding a trefoil Vert;
Motto
NO AY VIDA COMO LA HONRA;
* This Spanish phrase appears in the grant of arms from the Chief Herald of Ireland. The correct version is NO HAY VIDA COMO LA HONRA.
Symbolism
Arms
This composition is based on arms commonly used by persons bearing the surname Rowe who were originally from Derbyshire, in England. The arms are made unique to Mr. Rowe by the addition of the anchor, which symbolizes his service as a naval officer during the Second World War, as well as his great-great-grandfather’s position as a mounted Coast Guard officer in England.
Crest
This is the crest used by the Derbyshire branches of the Rowe family.
Motto
This Spanish phrase means “There is no life like honour.”
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
* Not applicable / Sans objet
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, 6 August 1969.