Arms of Allan Burnell Bird
Arms of Allan Burnell Bird
Blazon
Gules a sea-griffin Or holding between its claws a star Argent, all within a tressure palisado Or;
Symbolism
The sea-griffin combines several references to Mr. Bird’s work and interests. In its role as a guardian, a griffin (or, more specifically, a hippogriff) has an association with security and intelligence work, and therefore represents Mr. Bird’s career in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). The wings of the griffin refer to his love of flying, and the fishtail to his interest in scuba diving. The palisado tressure, inspired by the CSIS badge, gives the idea of a fence and therefore of protection. The eight-pointed star is another symbol associated with intelligence services.
Crest of Allan Burnell Bird
Blazon
A vol Sable, overall a star Argent;
Symbolism
The wings make reference to the name Bird, and the star is a symbol used by intelligence agencies.
Motto of Allan Burnell Bird
Blazon
FIDELITAS INDUBITABILIS • FORTITUDO SINGULARIS;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “Unquestionable loyalty, uncommon valour”.
