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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
September 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 449
Arms of David Joseph FerrisBlazonPer bend Vert and Azure, on a bend between two maple seeds Or, three horseshoes Azure; SymbolismThe blue and green fields symbolize the Scottish and Irish heritage of Mr. Ferris’ mother and father. The maple seeds represent his deep love of nature and the outdoors; like Mr. Ferris, a commander of a maritime helicopter crew, they depend for their continued survival upon the principle of autorotation. The three horseshoes, pierced seven times for luck, are found in the arms of Irish Ferris families, and represent a talisman of good fortune. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet of garbs Or and fir cones Vert a barred owl displayed proper pendent from its beak by a cord Argent a Hawaiian fish hook Or; SymbolismOwls are Mr. Ferris’ favourite raptors, the barred owl in particular. The fir trees further allude to his love of the outdoors while the wheat sheaves are for him a symbol of providence. For Mr. Ferris, the Hawaiian fish hook is a symbol of strength, and by extension of prosperity and protection. |
MottoBlazonTADA GAN IARRACHT; SymbolismThis Irish Gaelic phrase translates as “Nothing without effort”. |
Flag of David Joseph FerrisBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of David Joseph FerrisBlazonA helicopter propeller of four blades Or within four horseshoes conjoined Azure; SymbolismThe arrangement of the four horseshoes brings to mind a four-leaf clover, which here alludes to double good fortune and luck, while the four-pitched rotor blade recalls Mr. Ferris’ profession. |
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 Mark Elson, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherMyriam Chesseboeuf Recipient TypeIndividual |