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Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, with differences to Edward Charles Lautens
November 20, 2008
Vol. V, p. 359
Arms of Stephen Joseph LautensBlazonGyronny Argent and Gules two arrows in saltire Sable; SymbolismThe design is based on the arms attributed to the name “Lautenschläger”, which was the name of Mr. Lautens’ great-grandfather who arrived in Canada from Austria in the 1870s. Mr. Lautens’ version has the arrows in black rather than gold, and with the background divided into eight rather than four. The colours of red and white allude to both countries. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet of crosses patté Or, two wings addorsed per saltire Gules and Argent charged with two arrows in saltire Or; SymbolismThe crest is also based on that of Lautenschläger with the addition of a coronet of crosses patté. |
MottoBlazonIMMER SICHER; SymbolismThis German motto means “Always certain”. |
Differenced Arms for James Edward Charles Lautens, son of Stephen Joseph LautensBlazonThe Arms of Stephen Joseph Lautens debruised of a three-point label Or; 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. |
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. PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherLuc Saucier Recipient TypeIndividual |