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Winnipeg, Manitoba
Grant of arms, with differences to Dianne Elizabeth Frith and John Harold Vandewater
September 20, 2007
Vol. V, p. 170
Arms of Robert Harold VandewaterBlazonGules two swords in saltire Argent enfiling a coronet erablé Or, in chief three bezants; SymbolismThe gold discs allude to Mr. Vandewater’s profession in the investment industry. The swords and coronet represent his long association with the Canadian military, in which he is currently an honorary colonel. |
CrestBlazonA demi-lion Gules holding in its dexter paw a ducal coronet its leaves Or the rim per fess Gules and Azure; SymbolismThe lion represents the Scottish ancestry on Mr. Vandewater’s mother’s side. The coronet is similar to the one in the arms of the province of North Holland and here represents the original Vandewater home. It is coloured in the tinctures of the province’s flag. |
MottoBlazonINDUSTRIA ET PERSEVERANTIA; SymbolismThis means “Industry and perseverance.” |
Differenced Arms for Dianne Elizabeth Frith, daughter of Robert Harold VandewaterBlazonThe Arms of Robert Harold Vandewater 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 John Harold Vandewater, son of Robert Harold VandewaterBlazonThe Arms of Robert Harold Vandewater within a bordure 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 8, 2008 in Volume 142, page 550 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Graham Anderson, Cowichan Herald Extraordinary, assisted by Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, and the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |