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Brantford, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
December 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 84
Arms of Bradley James AitchisonBlazonGules on a pile reversed Sable fimbriated Argent between two millrinds a tower Or; SymbolismThe black triangle represents the northward migration of Mr. Aitchison’s ancestors, who came to Upper Canada as Loyalist refugees following the American Revolution. The triangle also resembles a plough moving through soil, a reference to the family’s farming heritage, and a roof peak, representing Mr. Aitchison’s interest in home renovations and real estate. The gold tower reinforces this symbolism. The white border on the triangle resembles the sashes worn by members of military colour parties, and thus symbolizes Mr. Aitchison’s service as a member of the colour party of the Hamilton Branch of the United Empire Loyalist Association of Canada. The gold millrinds represent the family’s farming heritage and Mr. Aitchison’s own employment as a transport truck driver for a livestock feed mill. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a Loyalist civil coronet Or a wyvern Gules embellished and holding in its claws an anchor Or; SymbolismThe coronet symbolizes Mr. Aitchison’s Loyalist ancestry. The wyvern is the principal charge in several Drake arms in England, and thus represents the family of Mr. Aitchison’s mother, the Drakes. The anchor represents his involvement in the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets in his youth; the anchor is also a charge in certain arms of the Gray family, Mr. Aitchison’s maternal grandmother being a Gray. |
MottoBlazonLABORE ET CONSTANTIA OMNIA VINCO; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “By labour and persistence I conquer all”. |
Flag of Bradley James AitchisonBlazonGules on a pile issuant from the hoist Sable fimbriated Argent a tower Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Bradley James AitchisonBlazonThe Crest within an annulus Sable fimbriated and inscribed LABORE ET CONSTANTIA 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 24, 2012 in Volume 146, page 748 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Forrest Pass, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherLuc Saucier Recipient TypeIndividual |