The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.
Scarborough, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag
May 1, 1989
Vol. I, p. 17
Arms of Hans Dietrich BirkBlazonSable a sword in pale Argent hilt and pommel Or surmounted by a wall embattled Or in base charged with two crosses patty Sable placed fesswise on either side of a semi-circular arch quoined Or and Sable issuing from base and displaying the field and hilt of the sword; |
CrestBlazonA vol addorsed Sable with quill shafts Or; |
MottoBlazonAUDEO ET SUCCEDO. This Latin phrase means "I dare and I succeed". |
Flag of Hans Dietrich BirkBlazonPer fess embattled Or and Sable, an escutcheon of the Arms; |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 25, 1989 in Volume 123, page 5070 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Hans Birk, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterHans Birk CalligrapherHans Birk Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient's emblems were subsequently recorded in the name of his son, Wolf Dieter Birk, in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume IV, page 150, 1 November 2001. |