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London / Londres, United Kingdom
Grant of Arms and Flag
December 31, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 80
Arms of John Christian Thomas Wendell Matthew von BenderBlazonOr three trefoils within a bordure Vert; SymbolismThe design reflects the ancient arms of the von Bender family, originally from Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet treflé a vol Or charged with six trefoils Vert; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
MottoBlazonSERVITIA; SymbolismThis means “service” and reflects the motto conferred upon Mr. von Bender’s maternal grandfather, the Hon. Sir Kenneth Ping-Fan Fung, C.B.E., J.P. |
Flag of John Christian Thomas Wendell Matthew von BenderBlazonA banner of the Arms; 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 March 24, 2001 in Volume 135, page 939 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 PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeIndividual |