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Robert Rae Underhill
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
April 15, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 372
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Blazon
Arms
Argent on a chevron Azure between in chief two trefoils Vert and in base a pomme charged with a St. John’s wort flower, a chevronel Or;
Crest
A doe Or wearing a saddle blanket Sable edged Or and lodged on a grassy mount Vert set with wild roses and dogwood flowers Argent;
Motto
VIVE ET AMA;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
A trefoil Vert environed by a leather belt proper buckled Or;
Symbolism
Arms
The white shield, green trefoils and chevron are found in arms used by other people named Underhill. The blue chevron with the gold stripe alludes to the dress trousers of the uniform of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), indicating Mr. Underhill’s career with this institution. The St. John’s wort flower refers to his long involvement with the Order of St. John, which uses this flower on its Medal of Service.
Crest
The doe on a grassy base is used as a crest by other Underhills. The saddle pad alludes to those used in the RCMP, providing another reference to Mr. Underhill’s career. The wild roses and dogwood flowers are the floral emblems of Alberta and British Columbia respectively, indicating Mr. Underhill’s provinces of birth and residence.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “Live and love.” It is a traditional motto used by Underhills.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The trefoil is taken from the Arms. The belt alludes to the distinctive Sam Browne belt worn by RCMP officers, and to the fact that Mr. Underhill does leather polishing as a retirement business for current RCMP personnel.
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 Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Melissa Aberin
Calligrapher
Sachas Bénard
Recipient Information
Individual