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Brandon, Manitoba
Grant of Arms, with differences to Nicole Dawn Bruce and Tanya Rae Bruce
December 12, 2009
Vol. V, p. 382
Arms of Frederick Richard BruceBlazonArgent a thistle slipped and leaved proper, on a chief rayonné Gules a Maltese cross between two escutcheons Argent; SymbolismThe red upper section is taken from the Arms of the Chief of the Bruce clan in Scotland, except that the lower edge represents the flame of inspiration important to a life-long learner and teacher. The small escutcheons are shown in the shape of a police badge as used in Canadian heraldry. Together, these represent Mr. Bruce’s long service as a police officer, which culminated as a chief of police. The thistle is a symbol of his Scottish heritage. The Maltese cross alludes to his long service to St. John Ambulance and in the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet erablé Gules a great gray owl wings elevated and addorsed Argent; SymbolismThe owl, the official bird of Manitoba, symbolizes Mr. Bruce’s birthplace. The maple leaf coronet represents his Canadian heritage. |
MottoBlazonJUSTUM FAC; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Do the right thing” and represents good advice by a police officer. |
Differenced Arms for Nicole Dawn Bruce, daughter of Frederick Richard BruceBlazonThe Arms of Frederick Richard Bruce debruised of a three-point label Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
MottoBlazonCHANGE OF ANY SORT TAKES COURAGE; SymbolismMr. Bruce’s two daughters have chosen their own mottoes. |
Differenced Arms for Tanya Rae Bruce, daughter of Frederick Richard BruceBlazonThe Arms of Frederick Richard Bruce within a bordure per chief counterchanged; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
MottoBlazonTHE MEANING OF LIFE IS THAT IT ENDS; SymbolismMr. Bruce’s two daughters have chosen their own mottoes. |
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 Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |