Wesley Drewett Black

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Victoria, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
April 3, 1989
Vol. I, p. 11

Arms of Wesley Drewett Black
Arms of Wesley Drewett Black
 
Arms of Wesley Drewett Black

Arms of Wesley Drewett Black

Blazon

Sable a secretary bird wings elevated Or masked Gules charged on the breast with an ancient crown Gules garnished Or, within a double tressure wavy érablé counter-érablé Or;

Symbolism

The field colour is an allusion to the Black family name. The secretary bird commemorates Mr. Black’s long period of service as Provincial Secretary of British Columbia, as does the crown, which appears on the arms of the province. The double tressure, usually associated with Scottish heraldry, has been given maple leaves for the first time to create a Canadian characteristic. It refers to Mr. Black’s Scottish and Canadian heritage, and the wavy aspect indicates his British Columbia roots, echoing the wavy stripes in the provincial arms.

Crest

Blazon

A beacon Sable enflamed proper within a circlet composed alternately of Pacific dogwood flowers (Cornus nuttallii) Argent seeded Or and Pacific dogwood leaves Vert;

Symbolism

The circlet of dogwood flowers and leaves, the provincial flower of British Columbia, honours Mr. Black’s service to his province. The beacon symbolizes public leadership and relates to the Motto.

Motto

Blazon

LUX E TENEBRIS;

Symbolism

LUX E TENEBRIS translates as "Light from darkness".
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on July 22, 1989 in Volume 123, page 3347 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Wesley Drewett Black

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Charles Maier, Athabaska Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Donald Hallman

Calligrapher

John Whitehead

Recipient Type

Individual

Other Information

The recipient's emblems were subsequently recorded in the name of his son, Wesley David Black, in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume VI, page 28, 20 January 2011.