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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Registration of Arms and Supporters
June 15, 2015
Vol. VI, p. 511
Arms of Charles TupperBlazonPer fess Azure and Or on a fess Ermine, between in chief two boars passant Or and in base a sprig of mayflower slipped and leaved proper, three escallops Gules; SymbolismNot available. |
CrestBlazonUpon a grassy mount Vert a greyhound statant Sable charged with two escallops Or and holding in its mouth a sprig of mayflower slipped and leaved proper; SymbolismNot available. |
MottoBlazonL’ESPOIR EST MA FORCE; SymbolismThis phrase means “Hope is my strength”; |
SupportersBlazonTwo greyhounds Sable each collared and pendent therefrom an escutcheon Or charged with a sprig of mayflower slipped and leaved proper; SymbolismNot available. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 3, 2015 in Volume 149, page 2337 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available. PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Special DesignationPrime Minister Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, on 7 August 1886 (Arms, Crest and Motto) and on 28 August 1886 (Supporters). |