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Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, with differences to Robert Edward Echlin and Elizabeth Ann Echlin
July 13, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 44
Arms of Randall Scott EchlinBlazonOr a lymphad Sable sails furled Argent pennons flying to the dexter Gules the hull charged with a Maltese cross Argent on a chief Azure a stag's head caboshed Or between two open books Argent bound Or; SymbolismThe two books recognize Mr. Echlin’s children and also refer to his writing and academic activities. The stag is taken from the arms for Mackenzie and honours Mrs. Echlin’s family. The lymphad is based on Irish Echlin arms. It is set with a Maltese cross as a reference to Mr. Echlin’s charitable works. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet rim the upper edge set with maple leaves Gules alternating with plates a demi talbot Or holding in its dexter paw a balance Sable; SymbolismThe maple leaves in the coronet are for Canada. The white discs refer to Mr. Echlin’s award as “Man of the Year” at the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. The talbot is from the Irish Echlin arms. The scales symbolize Mr. Echlin’s professional involvement in the law. |
MottoBlazonJUSTITIA PER SCIENTIAM; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means "Justice through knowledge". |
Differenced Arms for Robert Edward Echlin, son of Randall Scott EchlinBlazonThe Arms of Randall Scott Echlin 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 Elizabeth Ann Echlin, daughter of Randall Scott EchlinBlazonThe Arms of Randall Scott Echlin debruised of a heart Argent in chief; 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 24, 2001 in Volume 135, page 937 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Roger Lindsay, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeIndividual |