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Sidney, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
September 6, 1994
Vol. II, p. 295
Arms of Anne Geraldine Skidmore Taylor GardnerBlazonPer fess wavy Argent and Azure in chief a lion passant guardant Gules armed and langued Azure and in base an antique crown Or all within an orle of ten mullets counterchanged; SymbolismThe shield’s central wavy blue and white division represents Mrs. Gardner’s lifelong association with the sea. The lion is taken from the arms of Great Britain and alludes to the country of her birth. The antique crown is taken from the arms of the province of British Columbia, where she lives. The stars commemorate her four children, the five children of her husband Peter Alan Gardner, and one star represents their mutual grandchildren. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from an antique crown Azure a demi double-headed eagle displayed Or charged on the breast with a freesia (Freesia Hybrida) proper; SymbolismThe antique crown is taken from the arms of British Columbia. The double-headed eagle symbolizes the conjoining of the two families and alludes to their charitable activities. The freesia is Mrs. Gardner’s favourite flower. |
MottoBlazonQUAERITE VERITATEM; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means "Seek ye the truth." |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 3, 1994 in Volume 128, page 4584 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Graham Anderson, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterAlastair Priestly CalligrapherJohn Whitehead Recipient TypeIndividual |