- The Governor General of Canada
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Jeffrey George Gilmour
Calgary, Alberta
Grant of Arms
April 15, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 371
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Blazon
Arms
Per fess dancetty Argent and Azure, in chief a balance and in base an igloo counterchanged;
Crest
A snowy owl Argent supporting with the dexter claw a fouled anchor Azure;
Motto
HONOS PER VIGILANTIAM;
Symbolism
Arms
The balance represents scales of justice and Mr. Gilmour’s profession as a lawyer. The igloo and the blue and white colours indicate his career with the Government of the Northwest Territories. The jagged division line is a reference to the Mackenzie Mountains of the Northwest Territories.
Crest
The owl continues the Arctic theme of the Arms, while the anchor represents Mr. Gilmour’s thirteen years as a naval officer.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “Honour through vigilance”.
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 Gordon Macpherson, Niagara Herald Extraordinary, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Gordon Macpherson
Calligrapher
Karen Mackay
Recipient Information
Individual