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Tiverton, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge
July 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 245
Arms of Anthony Troy WoodsBlazonVert a sea-stag Argent queued attired and holding a hawthorn branch erased Or and a sea-horse Argent queued and holding a mulberry branch erased Or, both addorsed with their tails entwined; SymbolismFor Mr. Woods, sea beasts are symbolic of the life power of water. The inseparable pair allude to Mr. Woods’ astrological sign, Gemini, the twins. The seahorse represents confidence and power while the sea-stag represents love and gentility. The seahorse holds a staff of mulberry symbolizing duality and balance, while the sea-stag holds a staff of hawthorn for wisdom and expediency. The two staves of wood also provide a canting reference to Mr. Woods’ surname. |
CrestBlazonA snowy owl wings displayed and inverted proper perched on a zig-zag ruler Or; SymbolismThe ruler is a tool of carpentry and alludes to the idea of measuring out matters in contemplation. The owl is a symbol of knowledge and its stance shows that it is protective of knowledge. |
MottoBlazonI REVEAL; SymbolismThe motto alludes to the idea that contemplation brings forth wisdom. |
Badge of Anthony Troy WoodsBlazonA Padma lotus flower Purpure charged with a starfish Argent; SymbolismThe lotus flower represents the 7th Chakra, and the starfish the 8th Chakra. In metaphysical traditions the chakras are centres of life energy. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 14, 2015 in Volume 149, page 500 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Anthony Troy Woods, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |