- The Governor General of Canada
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Harry Coward
Regina, Saskatchewan
Registration of Arms
February 20, 2026
Vol. VIII, p. 478
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Blazon
Arms
Vert three Guernseys’ heads caboshed proper, on a chief Or a sprig composed of a rose Gules barbed and seeded proper and two maple leaves Gules;
Crest
Two anchors in saltire proper surmounted by a rose Gules barbed and seeded proper;
Motto
SAFE IN MY ANCESTRAL STRENGTH;
Symbolism
Arms
The green and yellow shield is inspired by the coat of arms of Saskatchewan, Mr. Coward’s home province. The maple leaves represent his Canadian nationality. The cows allude to the name Coward, derived from the word “cowherd.”
Crest
The anchors allude to Mr. Coward’s service in the Canadian Merchant Navy.
Motto
SAFE IN MY ANCESTRAL STRENGTH.
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 College of Arms, London.
Painter
Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Individual
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 23 December 1974.