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Roger Alexander Lindsay
Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms
February 18, 1997
Vol. III, p. 164
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Blazon
Arms
Gules a fess chequy Azure and Argent between a lion passant guardant Argent in chief and a pot of three growing lilies also Argent in the base;
Crest
A swan Or charged on the breast with a maple leaf Gules;
Motto
FESTINA LENTE;
Symbolism
Arms
Historically based on the Lindsay shield, the arms have a single silver lion in a form indicating a non-violent approach to vigilance and protection. The blue and white chequerboard can also allude to the financial profession of Mr. Lindsay. The silver pot containing three lilies is representative of the City and Royal Burgh of Dundee, Mr. Lindsay’s place of birth in Scotland.
Crest
The swan is associated with the Clan Lindsay and is shown adorned with a maple leaf upon its breast.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “Hasten slowly” and is indicative of the grantee moving forward as fast as is prudently feasible.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 22, 1997, in Volume 131, page 3590 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Don Pottinger, Islay Herald at the Court of the Lord Lyon (arms).
Painter
Linda Nicholson
Calligrapher
Judith Bainbridge
Recipient Information
Individual
View all Letters Patent for Roger Alexander Lindsay
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the Court of the Lord Lyon, Edinburgh, Scotland, 17 February 1987.