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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to James Christopher Bergh, Joanne Leah Bergh Muir, Martyn Yvan Bergh and Stefan Eyrik Bergh
September 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 339
Arms of Rodney Montague BerghBlazonAzure four chevronels overlapping from dexter to sinister, their apexes in bend sinister Argent; SymbolismThe stark and simple design follows the Norse style, a feature appropriate to Dr. Bergh’s Norwegian heritage. The chevrons represent mountain tops, the meaning of the name “Bergh”, roofs of buildings that house families, and generations of a family. |
CrestBlazonA demi-boar Azure supporting a rod of Aesculapius Argent; SymbolismThe boar represents hospitality. The rod of Aesculapius represents Dr. Bergh’s profession. |
MottoBlazonALTISSIMA ADFECTA • ADSCENSU FRUERE; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Aim at the highest · Enjoy the climb.” |
Badge of Rodney Montague BerghBlazonA sheaf of heather proper charged with a maple leaf Argent all environed by roses Gules between four fleurs-de-lis in cross Argent their bases inwards; SymbolismThe heather represents the family’s Norwegian heritage. The floral emblems of rose and fleur-de-lis represent English and French heritage. The belt and buckle symbolize a heritage now bound into a Canadian identity. |
Differenced Arms for James Christopher Bergh, son of Rodney Montague BerghBlazonThe Arms of Rodney Christopher Bergh charged with a canton Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Joanne Leah Bergh Muir, daughter of Rodney Montague BerghBlazonThe Arms of Rodney Montague Bergh charged with a canton Argent bearing a fret Azure; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Martyn Yvan Bergh, son of Rodney Montague BerghBlazonThe Arms of Rodney Montague Bergh charged with a canton Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Stefan Eyrik Bergh, son of Rodney Montague BerghBlazonThe Arms of Rodney Montague Bergh charged with a canton Or bearing a fret Azure; 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 21, 2009 in Volume 143, page 692 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherLuc Saucier Recipient TypeIndividual |