John Robert Colombo

Azure a griffin segreant Or holding in its dexter claw a ram’s horn and in its sinister claw an open book Argent, in chief a triquetra, on a chapé embowed Or two doves respectant Azure;

The doves (Colombo in Italian) represent Mr. Colombo’s name. The triangular emblem represents the three children of him and of his wife Ruth Brown. The griffin symbolizes Mr. Colombo’s interest in fantastic beasts. Also known as a guardian of treasure, its holding of the book represents Mr. Colombo’s literary accomplishments. The curved lines symbolize curtains being opened to reveal mysteries. The ram’s horn alludes to the former name of his wife’s father, Baransky (meaning “keeper of the rams”).

A banner of the Arms;

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Two quills in saltire Or surmounted by an unidentified flying object Azure;

The quills symbolize the accomplishments of Mr. Colombo’s literary career in Canadian publishing. The figure surmounting the quills represents an unidentified flying object, about which Mr. Colombo has written.