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Waterloo, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Brendan Rory Johannson Smith, Erin Melissa Johannson Smith, Megan Elsbeth Smith and Alexander David Smith
September 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 555
Arms of Ernest Roderick SmithBlazonPer chevron Or and Gules in chief two castles of three towers Gules in base a lymphad sail furled Or, on a chief Gules an anvil Or; SymbolismThe gold lymphad, or galley, is a charge frequently found on Macpherson arms, Mr. Smith having been honoured with the title of “Guardian of Clan Macpherson” by the chief, Macpherson of Cluny. The castle is a charge associated with Clan Macleod, to which he is related through his maternal line. It also recognizes his career in engineering and building restoration. The anvil, a blacksmith’s tool, refers to his surname. |
CrestBlazonOn a mural coronet proper charged with a frieze of trillium flowers Gules a wildcat sejant proper holding in its dexter paw a torch Or enflamed Gules; SymbolismThe wildcat is a common feature of Macpherson crests; seated upon a mural coronet, it is the device of the Clan Macpherson Association, and thus represents Mr. Smith’s status as a Guardian of the Clan. The coronet also refers to his work in building restoration. The trillium represents the family’s long residence in Ontario; it is also used as an emblem for the Ontario Scouting movement, to which Mr. Smith has given considerable service. The torch, which here replaces the sword in the Macpherson badge, honours the educational accomplishments of Mr. Smith and other members of his family. |
MottoBlazonTWYCHE NOCHT ANE WILDCATT; SymbolismMeaning “Touch not the wildcat,” the motto is a variant of the motto of the Chief of the Clan Macpherson, “Touch not the cat but a glove”. The choice of Scots recalls the southern Scottish origins of Mr. Smith’s branch of the Macpherson family. |
Flag of Ernest Roderick SmithBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Ernest Roderick SmithBlazonOn an anvil Or a trillium flower Gules; SymbolismThe symbolism of this badge is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Brendan Rory Johannson Smith, son of Ernest Roderick SmithBlazonThe Arms of Ernest Roderick Smith debruised by a three-point label Sable; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; SymbolismThe symbolism of tis emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Erin Melissa Johannson Smith, daugther of Ernest Roderick SmithBlazonThe Arms of Ernest Roderick Smith with the chief in the Arms engrailed; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Megan Elsbeth Smith, daughter of Ernest Roderick SmithBlazonThe Arms of Ernest Roderick Smith with the chief in the Arms invected; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Alexander David Smith, son of Ernest Roderick SmithBlazonThe Arms of Ernest Roderick Smith with the chief in the Arms indented; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 26, 2011 in Volume 145, page 1076 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Gordon Macpherson, Niagara Herald Extraordinary, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterGordon Macpherson CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |