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Kingston, Ontario
Grant of Arms, with differences to George Mahood Thomson and Daniel Graham Thomson
July 16, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 134
Arms of George Graham ThomsonBlazonPer chevron Azure and Argent in base a stag's head caboshed Sable, on a chief Or three escallops Sable; SymbolismThe arms combine traditional Scottish symbolism of two family lines from which Mr. Thomson descends: the Thomsons and the Grahams. Thomson arms usually have as the central element a stag’s head on a white background, while Graham arms use gold scallop shells on black. Here the gold and black have been reversed to coordinate with the rest of the shield. |
CrestBlazonA Martello tower Argent charged with a stag's head erased Sable; SymbolismThe crest uses the stag’s head from the arms in a slightly different form. The Martello tower is found in the arms of the City of Kingston, and it thus marks Mr. Thomson’s many contributions to that community. |
MottoBlazonGREAT IS TRUTH; SymbolismThis was suggested by Mr. Thomson’s friend, the Hon. John R. Matheson. |
Differenced Arms for George Mahood Thomson, son of George Graham ThomsonBlazonThe Arms of George Graham Thomson 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. |
Diffrerenced Arms for Daniel Graham Thomson, grandson of George Graham ThomsonBlazonThe Arms of George Graham Thomson differenced by a label of five points Argent; 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 February 22, 2003 in Volume 137, page 517 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of John Matheson, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterGordon Macpherson CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeIndividual |