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Severn Bridge, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge
September 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 557
Arms of Dale Murray GienowBlazonOr a wapiti rampant Sable gorged with a wreath of roses Gules and daisies Argent, supporting a lance proper; SymbolismThe 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. |
CrestBlazonA demi-Irish wolfhound Sable bearing over its dexter shoulder a longbow and holding in its sinister paw a hawking lure Or; SymbolismThe Irish wolfhound represents Mr. Gienow’s dog, Hector. The bow signifies his involvement in mounted archery and the hawking lure his interest in falconry. |
MottoBlazonAGO AUDACTER; SymbolismMeaning “I live boldly”. |
Badge of Dale Murray GienowBlazonOn 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; 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 Dale Murray Gienow, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |