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Dale Murray Gienow

Severn Bridge, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge
September 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 557

Arms of Dale Murray Gienow
Arms of Dale Murray Gienow Arms of Dale Murray Gienow

Arms of Dale Murray Gienow

Blazon

Or a wapiti rampant Sable gorged with a wreath of roses Gules and daisies Argent, supporting a lance proper;

Symbolism

The colours of the shield are taken from the arms of the German Empire, Mr. Gienow being of Prussian ancestry. The wapiti is one of the supporters of the arms of British Columbia, where Mr. Gienow was born; it also represents his lifelong involvement in the protection of Canadian wildlife. The rose and daisy are the birth flowers of his wife and son respectively. The lance honours his contribution to the sport of jousting in Canada.

Crest of Dale Murray Gienow

Blazon

A demi-Irish wolfhound Sable bearing over its dexter shoulder a longbow and holding in its sinister paw a hawking lure Or;

Symbolism

The Irish wolfhound represents Mr. Gienow’s dog, Hector. The bow signifies his involvement in mounted archery and the hawking lure his interest in falconry.

Motto of Dale Murray Gienow

Blazon

AGO AUDACTER;

Symbolism

Meaning “I live boldly”.
Badge of Dale Murray Gienow Badge of Dale Murray Gienow

Badge of Dale Murray Gienow

Blazon

On a bezant a wapiti’s head erased Sable gorged with a wreath of roses Gules and daisies Argent, all within a belt Sable buckled, edged, and inscribed with the Motto in letters Or;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 26, 2011 in Volume 145, page 1076 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Dale Murray Gienow Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Dale Murray Gienow Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Dale Murray Gienow Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Dale Murray Gienow

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