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Duncan, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
December 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 381
Arms of Doris Jean GrayBlazonAzure a key fesswise Or ensigned by a triangle Argent, all within ten mullets and in base a thistle Or in orle; SymbolismThe blue field represents infinity. The three points of the triangle represent the physical, the intellect, and the spiritual. The thistle alludes to Mrs. Gray’s maternal Scottish heritage. The key symbolizes knowledge. The ten stars represent her ten descendants. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a celestial crown Or an Icelandic falcon’s head Argent; SymbolismThe celestial crown represents an individual’s journey towards the unlimited spiritual existence. The falcon’s head alludes to Mrs. Gray’s paternal ancestors’ arriving from Iceland to begin a new life in Canada. |
MottoBlazonFROM LIMITED TO LIMITLESS; SymbolismNot applicable |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 12, 2009 in Volume 143, page 3680 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Doris Gray, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |