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Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
July 2, 1993
Vol. II, p. 298
Arms of John Lawrence DampierBlazonOr a lion rampant sable on a chief Gules an open book of seven clasps Or between two crosses fleury Argent; |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a ducal coronet Or a demi-lion Sable bearing between its forepaws a cross fleury Argent; |
MottoBlazonDOMINUS PETRA MEA. This Latin phrase means "The Lord is my rock". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 19, 1994 in Volume 128, page 1684 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, Graham Anderson, and John Lawrence Dampier, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |