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Mississauga, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Jacob van der Sluis and Ariella van der Sluis
March 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 117
Arms of Arjeh van der SluisBlazonBarry wavy Gules and Azure a lion rampant holding in the dexter paw a torch enflamed and in the sinister paw a spur-rowel Argent; SymbolismThe wavy lines refer to the grantee’s surname, which means “sluice.” Blue and red are the colours of the guards’ regiments of Canada, including Mr. van der Sluis’s regiment, the Governor General’s Horse Guards. The lion alludes to the lions that appear in the national, state, and municipal arms of the places where Mr. van der Sluis’s ancestors lived in the Netherlands. The torch refers to the concept of the light of knowledge, an apt image connected with Mr. van der Sluis’s work as an intelligence officer with the Canada Border Services Agency. The spur rowel is an indication of his service as a cavalry officer. |
CrestBlazonA demi-lion ducally crowned holding in the dexter paw a torch enflamed and resting the sinister paw on a spur-rowel Argent; SymbolismA coronet, indicative of Mr. van der Sluis’s support for the Canadian monarchy, has been added to the symbols of the arms. |
MottoBlazonLET THERE BE LIGHT; SymbolismThis is taken from Genesis 1:3 and refers to the Creation. |
MottoBlazonBEDENKT DEN ARMEN; SymbolismThis Dutch phrase meaning “Think of the poor” has been long used in the van der Sluis and Corwin families as a reminder of obligations to the less fortunate. |
Flag of Arjeh van der SluisBlazonA 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 LET THERE BE LIGHT; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Arjeh van der SluisBlazonA snowy owl close proper supporting with its dexter claw a spur Argent; SymbolismThe spur repeats the cavalry symbolism, and the snowy owl represents wisdom, efficiency and integrity. |
Differenced Arms for Jacob van der Sluis, son of Arjeh van der SluisBlazonThe Arms of Arjeh van der Sluis 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. |
Differenced Arms for Ariella van der Sluis, daughter of Arjeh van der SluisBlazonThe Arms of Arjeh van der Sluis charged with a heart Gules on the lion’s shoulder; 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 October 6, 2007 in Volume 141, page 2826 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |