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Heisler, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Nora Jacoba Maciborski and Ella Jean Maciborski
August 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 433
Arms of Sean Robert MaciborskiBlazonArgent four hammers in saltire their heads to the centre Azure all between five poppies Gules seeded Sable; SymbolismRed, white and blue are found on the flag of Norway, the homeland of Mr. Maciborski’s maternal ancestors. The hammer, a symbol associated with strength and protection, recalls the attribute of the Norse god Thor. It appears on a seal and a sword belonging to the family, as well as a tattoo worn by Mr. Maciborski. The hammers surround and enclose a series of poppies, representing Mr. Maciborski’s ability to protect and serve his family and his community as a father, past mayor and councilman. Wild poppies, which symbolize regeneration of the land and the sense of continuity, grow naturally on his property. |
CrestBlazonA Swainson’s hawk proper wings elevated and addorsed holding in its beak three poppies Gules seeded and slipped Sable; SymbolismThe Swainson’s hawk is a native inhabitant of Alberta and, to Mr. Maciborski, represents strength, vision, protection and opportunity. The three poppies symbolize his wife and children. |
MottoBlazonRISE UP AND PROSPER; SymbolismN/A |
Flag of Sean Robert MaciborskiBlazonA swallow-tailed pennant of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Sean Robert MaciborskiBlazonOn a plate a Swainson’s hawk’s head erased proper environed by three poppies Gules seeded Sable; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Nora Jacoba Maciborski, daughter of Sean Robert MaciborskiBlazonThe Arms of Sean Robert Maciborski debruised of a three-point label Or; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Ella Jean Maciborski, daughter of Sean Robert MaciborskiBlazonThe Arms of Sean Robert Maciborski within a bordure Azure; 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 501 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Mark Elson, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |