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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of a Crest and Motto
January 25, 1995
Vol. II, p. 382
Arms of Roger RowleyBlazonArgent on a bend Sable between two Cornish Choughs Sable beaked and membered Gules three Escallops Argent; |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a mural coronet Sable masoned and charged with two spur rowels Argent a demi lion Or holding in the dexter forepaw a Mameluke sword Argent hilt and pommel Or; |
MottoBlazonDUM SPIRO SPERO. This Latin phrase means "While I breathe, I hope". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on April 22, 1995 in Volume 129, page 1191 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. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |