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Nanoose Bay, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, with differences to Ian Michael Gransden and Penelope Gail Gransden
April 4, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 110
Arms of Godfrey McCance GransdenBlazonGules a cross patonce in chief two bells, all within a bordure Or; SymbolismThe shield is based on the arms granted to a Gransden in 1612. The bells appear in the arms of the city of Belfast and honour Dr. Gransden’s Irish heritage. The gold border is a mark of difference since these arms were granted in memory of Dr. Gransden’s father, Sir Robert Gransden. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet of shamrocks Vert alternating with spurs Or a sinister cubit arm proper holding a sword Or hilt and pommel Gules; SymbolismThe shamrocks continue a theme of the Arms. The spurs and sword appear on the badge of a Knight Bachelor and are a reference to Dr. Gransden’s father. |
MottoBlazonFESTINA LENTE; SymbolismThis means “Make haste slowly”. |
Differenced Arms for Ian Michael Gransden, son of Godfrey McCance GransdenBlazonThe Arms of Godfrey McCance Gransden differenced by a label of three points Argent; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Penelope Gail Gransden, daughter of Godfrey McCance GransdenBlazonThe Arms of Godfrey McCance Gransden differenced by three hearts Gules on the bordure; 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 November 3, 2001 in Volume 135, page 4057 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Graham Anderson, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |