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Hamilton, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
August 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 439
Arms of Donald Scott WilliamsonBlazonOr on a chevron between in chief two thistles and in base a Viking ship Azure, a cogwheel Or; SymbolismThe thistles allude to Mr. Williamson’s Scottish ancestry in the Shetland Islands, while the Viking ship represents both his naval career and his Viking ancestors. The cogwheel represents his many years as a metallurgist and machine pattern designer. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a naval crown Or sails Argent a mount standing thereon an eagle wings addorsed and inverted Azure armed and membered Or holding in the dexter claw an arrow Azure; SymbolismThe eagle evokes family lore in the Shetlands and the story of an ancestor, Robert Nicolson, who rescued an infant girl from an eagle’s nest. The pair eventually married and their descendants were known as “Eagle Bairns”, or eagle children. The arrow alludes to two other female ancestors of Mr. Williamson’s who were members of the Mohawk Nation. The naval crown represents his long service in the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve, from which he retired with the rank of Lieutenant-Commander. |
MottoBlazonTRUTH • DILIGENCE • HONOUR; SymbolismNot applicable. |
Flag of Donald Scott WilliamsonBlazonAzure on a Canadian pale Argent an eagle wings addorsed and inverted Azure armed and membered Or holding in the dexter claw an arrow Azure and crowned with a naval crown Or sails Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Donald Scott WilliamsonBlazonAn eagle wings addorsed and inverted Azure armed and membered Or holding in the dexter claw an arrow Azure and crowned with a naval crown Or sails Argent, all encircled by a strap Azure edged, inscribed with the Motto and clasped in base with a cogwheel Or; 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 Donald Scott Williamson, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |