Arms of Warren George Ralph
Arms of Warren George Ralph
Blazon
Or on a bend sinister Vert between in chief a pair of compasses and in base a mason’s square Azure, a sword Or;
Symbolism
The green diagonal stripe refers to the sash of a Justice of the Peace of the Ontario Court of Justice, and thus to Justice Ralph’s service in this capacity. Green and gold are the colours of the province of Ontario, where Justice Ralph was born. The sword is a symbol of justice and also refers to his service as a Captain in the Canadian Forces. The square and compasses are Masonic symbols and refer to Justice Ralph’s involvement in Freemasonry.
Crest of Warren George Ralph
Blazon
Issuant from a coronet of maple leaves Or and hurts, a dexter cubit arm proper grasping an open book Argent edged Or bound Azure each page charged with a cross pattee Gules;
Symbolism
The arm and book is an existing Ralph crest taken from a signet ring that has been used by Justice Ralph’s family for many years. It has been made unique by the coronet of maple leaves and blue discs, the latter referring to hockey pucks and therefore the family’s association with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team with which his wife Catherine’s father, Eddie Shack, was a popular player in the 1960s and 1970s. The crosses refer to Justice Ralph’s Christian faith. The cloth mantling in blue and gold is symbolic of his alma mater, the University of Trinity College at the University of Toronto.
Motto of Warren George Ralph
Blazon
FIDELITER;
Symbolism
Meaning “Faithfully”, this is an existing Ralph motto.
