- The Governor General of Canada
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Marvin George Ryder
Hamilton, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge
April 15, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 279
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Blazon
Arms
Or three spurs, rowels upward, Azure;
Crest
A demi dragon displayed Azure holding between its claws an antique lamp enflamed Or;
Motto
FIDES CALCAR MEUM;
Badge
Encircled by a chain of six large links each joined to the next by three small links, a spur, rowel upward, Azure;
Symbolism
Arms
The spurs are a reference to the name Ryder (i.e., rider). They also relate directly to the motto.
Crest
The dragon, in a number of forms and positions, is frequently used as a crest in association with the ancestral names Ryder and Rider. The lamp of learning is an allusion to Mr. Ryder's long service with McMaster University.
Motto
This phrase translates as "Fidelity is my spur", and is a reference to the arms.
Badge
The spur repeats the symbol of the arms. The chain is derived from the arms of the recently-amalgamated City of Hamilton, symbolizing the unity of the six joining communities. Mr. Ryder was Chairman of the Transition Board that oversaw the formation of the new city.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on December 20, 2003, in Volume 137, page 3982 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Kevin Greaves, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Gordon Macpherson
Calligrapher
Karen Mackay
Recipient Information
Individual