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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms
April 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 352
Arms of Andrew Kessler WebbBlazonPurpure a great horned owl close, on a chief erablé Or two olive branches in saltire Purpure; SymbolismThe owl represents keen vision, caution and watchfulness, essential skills for work as a diplomat, Mr. Webb’s profession. The olive branch is found on the arms of Jerusalem and signifies his family’s Jewish roots. The partition line composed of maple leaves evokes the family’s new beginning in Canada. |
CrestBlazonA pigeon close proper holding in its dexter claw a scroll Or; SymbolismThe pigeon was used in diplomatic correspondence and communications for centuries. The scroll is a symbol of diplomacy and academia, in this case Mr. Webb’s studies in political science. |
MottoBlazonWORK AND WISDOM; SymbolismSans objet. |
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 Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, and Mark Elson, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |