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Thunder Bay, Ontario
Grant of Arms
April 7, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 30
Arms of Myles Gordon PennyBlazonAzure two swords in saltire Argent hilts and pommels Or between four bezants each charged with two maple leaves conjoined in one stem Gules; SymbolismThe blue shield with white crossed swords alludes to the cross of St. Andrew and thus to Mr. Penny’s Scottish heritage. The gold discs with two red maple leaves not only indicate Mr. Penny’s Canadian citizenship, but also serve as a reference to his surname, as the Canadian penny, or one cent piece, features a sprig of two maple leaves. |
CrestBlazonA cat rampant Or garnished Sable holding in the dexter paw two maple leaves conjoined in one stem Gules; SymbolismThe wild cat refers to Mr. Penny’s descent from the Scottish Gow family, and the maple leaves repeat the symbolism of the arms. |
MottoBlazonABOVE ADVERSITY; SymbolismNot applicable |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 24, 2001 in Volume 135, page 937 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Charles Maier, Athabaska Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual |