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Jarrett Thomas Teague

Sidney, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
October 1, 1999
Vol. III, p. 359

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Blazon

Arms

Per chevron Azure and Vert overall a chevron Argent between in chief an open book between two salmons leaping respectant and in base a dexter hand grasping a scroll all Or;

Crest

A coronet the upper rim set with fishing net floats linked with ropes Or issuant therefrom a cougar’s head affronty Gules;

Motto

CUSTOS HISTORIAE NOSTRAE. This Latin phrase means "The keeper of our history".


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 2265 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of Jarrett Thomas Teague, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter
Ilona Jurkiewicz

Calligrapher
Suzzann Wright


Recipient Information

Individual