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Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
July 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 531
Arms of Warren George RalphBlazonOr on a bend sinister Vert between in chief a pair of compasses and in base a mason’s square Azure, a sword Or; SymbolismThe 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. |
CrestBlazonIssuant 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; SymbolismThe 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. |
MottoBlazonFIDELITER; SymbolismMeaning “Faithfully”, this is an existing Ralph motto. |
Flag of Warren George RalphBlazonA standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Or charged with the Crest and the Badge separated by a bend Argent edged Azure inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Warren George RalphBlazonOn a pomme a palm tree Or surmounted by a balance Argent; SymbolismThe palm tree alludes to a Wingate crest and Justice Ralph’s descent from this family, among whose members were General Sir Reginald Wingate and Major-General Orde Wingate. It also refers to his family’s second home in southern California. The balance is a symbol of justice and furthers the idea of his position as a Justice of the Peace. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 26, 2011 in Volume 145, page 1075 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Roger Lindsay, Rouge Herald Extraordinary, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |