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Perth, Ontario
Grant of Arms
November 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 275
Arms of Kenneth Ross TurriffBlazonAzure a pale Or, overall an osprey rising wings elevated and addorsed proper gorged of a coronet vallary Azure; SymbolismThe field of the shield represents the ribbon of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, the creation of which Dr. Turriff advocated for many years. The osprey with the vallary coronet is inspired by the crest of the Ontario Provincial Police, of which Dr. Turriff was a long-time officer. |
CrestBlazonA griffin segreant Azure winged and holding in its dexter talon a torch Or enflamed proper; SymbolismThe griffin with torch symbolizes Dr. Turriff’s achievement in and advocacy for continuing education. It is based on the badge of the National Defence College, Kingston, which he attended. |
MottoBlazonPERSISTENCE TRIUMPHS; SymbolismNot applicable |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 22, 2014 in Volume 148, page 656 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |