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Robert Gordon Richardson

Kingston, Nova Scotia
Grant of Arms
September 11, 1991
Vol. II, p. 114

Arms of Robert Gordon Richardson
Arms of Robert Gordon Richardson Arms of Robert Gordon Richardson

Arms of Robert Gordon Richardson

Blazon

Bleu Céleste a snowflake Argent on a chief arched also Argent three lions' heads erased Bleu Céleste langued Or;

Symbolism

The sky blue colour alludes to Mr. Richardson’s career with the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Air Reserve of the Canadian Armed Forces. The snowflake represents Canada. The three lion heads on a chief are a feature of many other arms used by people named Richardson. They also allude to Mr. Richardson’s astrological sign, Leo.

Crest of Robert Gordon Richardson

Blazon

Rising from within a circlet composed of maple leaves and trefoil Or a demi lion Bleu Céleste armed and langued Or holding in the dexter paw a sword Argent hilt and pommel Or and gorged with a collar pendant therefrom an escutcheon Or;

Symbolism

The lion repeats the symbolism of the arms. The sword alludes to Mr. Richardson’s military career and the shield to his love of heraldry. The maple leaves and trefoils refer to his Canadian and Irish heritage.

Motto of Robert Gordon Richardson

Blazon

MODERATION;

Symbolism

Not applicable.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 23, 1991 in Volume 125, page 3770 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Robert Gordon Richardson Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Robert Gordon Richardson Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Robert Gordon Richardson Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Robert Gordon Richardson

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