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West Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Peter Alexander Wright
December 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 92
Arms of Owen Frank WrightBlazonAzure a chevron between in chief two battle-axes and in base two eagle heads addorsed and conjoined at the neck Or; SymbolismThe chevron represents the mountains near Mr. Wright’s home, while the battle axes refer to a principal charge in most of the Wright coats of arms granted by the Lord Lyon in Scotland, the homeland of Mr. Wright’s ancestors. The two eagle heads are a subtle reference to the historic emblem of the Tsars, whose coinage has long fascinated Mr. Wright, and to the eagles found widely in British Columbia. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a Saxon crown Azure a demi-horse Argent gorged with a collar Azure set with dogwood flowers Argent, supporting a pole Argent flying therefrom a pennant Azure charged with two battle-axes in saltire Or; SymbolismThe Saxon coronet is a reference to a historical period that interests Mr. Wright very much. The white horse refers to the arms of the English County of Kent, where Mrs. Wright was born. The pennant with the “Wright” battleaxes symbolizes their joint love of yachting and the fact that they met through their interest in sailing. The dogwood flowers represent Mr. Wright’s home province. |
MottoBlazonWITH HONESTY AND INTEGRITY; SymbolismNot applicable |
Flag of Owen Frank WrightBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Owen Frank WrightBlazonTwo battle-axes in saltire Or enfiling a Saxon crown Azure; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Peter Alexander Wright, son of Owen Frank WrightBlazonThe Arms of Owen Frank Wright debruised of a three-point label Argent; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; 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 588 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. PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |