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Clive Donall Reynolds

Burlington, Ontario
Registration of Arms
April 15, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 280

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Blazon

Arms

Per pale Argent and Gules a portcullis and in chief between two lions' heads erased respectant, a naval coronet, all counterchanged;

Crest

Issuant from a coronet rim Vert set with maple leaves Or and trillium flowers Argent seeded Or leaved Vert, a demi dragon Gules armed and langued Vert grasping in its dexter claw a seax Argent;

Motto

IECHYD DA;


Symbolism

Arms

Red and white are the colours that honour Canada. The portcullis represents Major Reynolds’ home in North Bay which is also known as the “Gateway City”. The two lion heads are a reference to his sons. The naval coronet alludes to the military service of several members of Major Reynolds’ family, including his wife and two sons.

Crest

The trillium flower is the floral emblem for Ontario and refers to Major Reynolds’ adopted province. The maple leaves echo a theme from the shield. The red dragon is taken from the arms of Wales and celebrates Major Reynolds’ Welsh homeland.

Motto

IECHYD DA is a Welsh salutation meaning “Good Health” and was used by the Reynolds family.


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 Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter
* Not applicable / Sans objet

Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet


Recipient Information

Individual

View all Letters Patent for Clive Donall Reynolds

The recipient's emblems were originally recorded in the name of his father Trevor Caleb Reynolds in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume III, page 128, 20 March 2008.