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Moncton, New Brunswick
Grant of Arms
January 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 418
Arms of Donald Wells MacLeodBlazonOr on a fess Gules between in chief two crosses patté fitché and in base an anvil Sable, two annuli interlaced in fess Or; SymbolismThe red and gold colours and the two crosses allude to the Arms of MacLeod of Raasay. The fess represents unbroken affection and loyalty linking the many generations on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. The anvil symbolizes the blacksmith occupation of Mr. MacLeod’s father and grandfather. The interlaced rings represent honour and virtue. |
CrestBlazonA sun in splendour Or issuant from a cross patté fitché Gules charged with two annuli interlaced in fess Or; SymbolismThe sun represents the location Sunny Brae, New Brunswick, the birthplace of Mr. MacLeod. The cross alludes to the Island of Raasay, Scotland, as the origin of the family. The rings repeat the symbolism of the Arms. |
MottoBlazonPISTOS EIS TELOS; SymbolismThis phrase in Greek means “Steadfast to the last”. |
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 Donald Wells MacLeod, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |