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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, with differences to Samantha Lundin Thom and Murray Cullen Thom
November 30, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 76
Arms of Linda Mary Alice ThomBlazonAzure four sport pistols in cross between four culinary whisks in saltire, the grips inwards Or; SymbolismThe sport pistols and culinary whisks celebrate Mrs. Thom’s Olympic victory and long involvement with competition shooting as well as her talents as a chef and teacher of cuisine. Blue, gold and red are her favourite colours. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet Gules charged with chevrons Argent the upper edge set alternately with maples leaves and towers Gules, a horse's head Argent crined Or gorged with a silken cord Azure; SymbolismThe red maple leaf coronet represents Canada, with the towers as a Malcolm emblem to refer to Mrs. Thom’s family name. The chevrons are an important element found in Scottish arms granted to those with the surname Thom. The horse’s head recalls Mrs. Thom’s affection for riding, and the silk cord represents her mastery of Cordon Bleu cooking. |
MottoBlazonSHOOT STRAIGHT; SymbolismThis represents her achievement in sports and expresses Mrs. Thom’s own philosophy and style. |
Differenced Arms for Murray Cullen Thom, son of Linda Mary Alice ThomBlazonThe Arms of Linda Mary Alice Thom 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 Samantha Lundin Thom, daughter of Linda Mary Alice ThomBlazonThe Arms of Linda Mary Alice Thom within a bordure Or charged with three hearts Azure; 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 February 22, 2003 in Volume 137, page 517 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |