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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag
November 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 87
Arms of John Edward Digby ReidBlazonPer bend Azure and Or in chief a sun in splendour Or in base goutté de larmes; SymbolismThe shield represents weather to symbolize Mr. Reid’s career as a prominent atmospheric scientist and as the former President of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society. |
CrestBlazonA tree of maple leaves and oak leaves Or flanked by reeds Azure; SymbolismThe tree represents Mr. Reid’s interest in family history and genealogical studies and his service in this field as a writer, researcher and as President of the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa. The maple and oak leaves symbolize both Canada and his native country, England, and the unending stories of a family line. The reeds are a pun on Mr. Reid’s surname. |
MottoBlazonWISDOM • FOCUS • DILIGENCE; SymbolismNot applicable |
Flag of John Edward Digby ReidBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 17, 2007 in Volume 141, page 587 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |