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Lennoxville, Quebec
Grant of Arms
June 7, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 31
Arms of Leslie Stuart NutbrownBlazonOr semy of acorns on a chief Gules a rose Argent barbed and seeded proper between two lions' heads respectant and crowned erablé Or; SymbolismThe design of the shield is based on the arms for Nutbrowne of Essex. The acorns are a symbol of the family name Nutbrown. The white rose refers to the County of York, in England, where Mr. Nutbrown has traced his family’s origins. The lion heads are taken from the Nutbrowne crest and the crowns of maple leaves are for Canada. |
CrestBlazonA lion sejant crowned erablé Or holding in the dexter paw a sprig consisting of a rose Argent slipped and leaved vert and oak leaves Or fructed Gules; SymbolismThe lion and crown repeat the themes of the shield. The white rose, acorns, and acorn leaves held in the lion’s paw also echo the charges found in the shield. |
MottoBlazonILLIS QUORUM MERUERE LABORES; SymbolismThis Latin sentence, meaning “For those whose labours have deserved it”, is a quote from Propertius (Elegies III, 4, 21). |
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. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeIndividual |