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Trevor Anthony Muise
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, with differences to Peter Ehren Muise and Kevin Fraser Muise
November 15, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 414
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Blazon
Arms
Quarterly per fess embattled Gules and Argent in the first and fourth quarters a fleur-de-lis Argent and in the second and third quarters a tower Sable masoned Argent;
Crest
On a mound Or an eagle wings elevated and addorsed Sable, beaked and membered Or grasping in its dexter claw a scroll Argent;
Motto
VINCITE IGNORATIONEM;
Differenced Arms for Peter Ehren Muise, son of Trevor Anthony Muise
The Arms of Trevor Anthony Muise debruised of a three-point label Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death;
Differenced Arms for Kevin Fraser Muise, son of Trevor Anthony Muise
The Arms of Trevor Anthony Muise within a bordure Or;
Symbolism
Arms
Red and white are chosen to portray the colours of Canada. The fleur-de-lis honours Mr. Muise’s French ancestry and the names of both his wife and his paternal grandmother. The tower with embattlements represents the military service of his father and grandfather.
Crest
An eagle displayed appears in traditional arms in Mr. Muise’s heritage. Here, it is differenced to allow the eagle to display a scroll, representing the educational profession of Mr. Muise.
Motto
Meaning “Conquer ignorance.”
Differenced Arms for Peter Ehren Muise, son of Trevor Anthony Muise
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Kevin Fraser Muise, son of Trevor Anthony Muise
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 12, 2005, in Volume 139, page 690 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Trevor Muise and Graham Anderson, Cowichan Herald Extraordinary, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Eva Pilar-Cass
Calligrapher
Nancy Ellis
Recipient Information
Individual