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Kingston, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
December 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 96
Arms of Keith William JamesBlazonAzure a periwinkle flower Gules seeded Argent en soleil Or; SymbolismThe periwinkle flower is the source of several drugs that Dr. James administers to chemotherapy patients in his practice of clinical oncology. The rays allude to radiation therapy. |
CrestBlazonWithin a nest of periwinkle flowers Gules, a caladrius Argent; SymbolismThe caladrius is a fantastical bird from medieval bestiaries. It is a symbol of healing. When facing forward, the caladrius indicates a patient’s recovery. Combined with the periwinkle flowers taken from the arms, the crest represents Dr. James’s medical career. |
MottoBlazonCAIS LOYWACH NEN; SymbolismMeaning “I seek fairer skies”, this is the motto, no longer in use, of Dr. James’s school, Pontllanfraith County Grammar School. It appears in a poem by the Welsh poet William Thomas (1832-1878). |
Flag of Keith William JamesBlazonA standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly per fess Gules and Azure charged with the Crest between two representations of the Badge all separated by two bends Argent inscribed with the Motto; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Keith William JamesBlazonA periwinkle flower Gules seeded Argent en soleil Or; 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 Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |