- The Governor General of Canada
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Robert Robertson
Penticton, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, with differences to Terrance Lloyd Robertson, Barbara Maureen Robertson Currie, Donald Patrick Robertson and Robert Bruce Robertson
October 28, 1998
Vol. III, p. 313
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Blazon
Arms
Argent an anchor Azure between four lions passant respectant Gules;
Crest
Issuant from a circlet of roses Gules a demi wolf Or winged Argent holding in the dexter paw scales of justice Gules;
Motto
SERVITUTE · GLORIA · MERCES. This Latin phrase means "Glory is the reward of valour".
Differenced Arms for Terrance Lloyd Robertson, son of Robert Robertson
The Arms of Robert Robertson debruised of a three-point label Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death;
Differenced Arms for Barbara Maureen Robertson Currie, daughter of Robert Robertson
The Arms of Robert Robertson within a bordure Gules charged with three hearts Or;
Differenced Arms for Donald Patrick Robertson, son of Robert Robertson
The Arms of Robert Robertson within a bordure quartely Gules and Or;
Differenced Arms for Robert Bruce Robertson, son of Robert Robertson
The Arms of Robert Robertson within a bordure compony of twelve Gules and Argent;
Symbolism
In general, the symbolism of emblems prior to 2000 does not exist in an appropriate format for the online Register.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on July 22, 2000, in Volume 134, page 2262 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Linda Nicholson
Calligrapher
Nancy Ellis
Recipient Information
Individual