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Port Elgin, Ontario
Grant of Arms and a Badge, with differences to Leslie Jean McBrien and Donald Murray McBrien
August 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 441
Arms of Jennifer Jean JonesBlazonOr a peacock in his pride proper perched on a key wards to the sinister Purpure, all between two palm trees issuant from the flanks Purpure leaved Vert; SymbolismFor Ms. Jones, the peacock evokes the magnificent splendour, talent and majesty of our Creator. The key represents the idea of guardianship and dominion over all, which is bestowed on us by our Creator, as well the idea of unlocking and securing knowledge, the source of truth, beauty and power. The palm trees, a favourite subject in Ms. Jones’s paintings, signify strength and endurance. |
CrestBlazonA castle Or entwined about by a dragon couchant Purpure; SymbolismThe dragon is a creature of the imagination, a fearless guardian of treasure. It is shown here guarding a castle, symbolizing the idea of home and family. |
MottoBlazonNOTHING IS AS IT APPEARS; SymbolismNOTHING IS AS IT APPEARS. |
Badge of Jennifer Jean JonesBlazonA dragon’s head Purpure surmounting two paintbrushes in saltire Or their brushes Purpure and a palm tree palewise Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Leslie Jean McBrien, daughter of Jennifer Jean JonesBlazonThe Arms of Jennifer Jean Jones debruised of a three-point label Argent; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following her death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Donald Murray McBrien, son of Jennifer Jean JonesBlazonThe Arms of Jennifer Jean Jones within a bordure Purpure; 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 14, 2015 in Volume 149, page 502 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterMelissa Aberin CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |