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Manotick, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badge, with differences to Bennett Keith Peters
April 15, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 598
Arms of John Gregory PetersBlazonGyronny Argent and Sable a saltire of eight points quarter-pierced per saltire quarterly Gules and Argent; SymbolismThe red and white shapes represent the pennons carried by members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Musical Ride, in which Mr. Peters participated for many years. Their position conveys the idea of coming together, thus referring to his work in the field of strategic partnerships. The use of black alludes to Mr. Peters’ role as Usher of the Black Rod of the Senate, black being the colour of the rod as well as of the coat and hat he wears. The shape formed at the centre alludes to the diamond jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen in 2012, during which Mr. Peters had several significant responsibilities with the RCMP. Black and white are also the colours of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, and thus represent his service as a volunteer teacher of first aid. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a tower Or, a demi-horse Sable gorged of the chain of office of the Usher of the Black Rod of the Senate of Canada and holding the Black Rod of the Senate of Canada proper; SymbolismThe horse refers to Mr. Peters’ career with the RCMP and specifically with the Musical Ride, and the chain refers to his appointment as the Usher of the Black Rod of the Senate and to his role in the creation of this item of insignia in 2014. The tower battlements allude to the Round Tower at Windsor Castle, marking the fact that Mr. Peters served there with the RCMP at Windsor Castle. Windsor Castle was also the location where he was invested as a Member of the Royal Victorian Order and where he received the chain of office of the Usher of the Black Rod, both by Her Majesty The Queen. |
MottoBlazonPULSATE ET APERIETUR VOBIS; SymbolismThis Latin phrase meaning “Knock, and the door will be opened for you” (Luke 11:9) alludes to the ceremony in which the Usher of the Black Rod knocks on the closed door of House of Commons Chamber to summon the Members of Parliament to attend the Speech from the Throne in the Senate Chamber. More generally, the phrase refers to the idea of seeking opportunity. |
Flag of John Gregory PetersBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Flag of John Gregory PetersBlazonA standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly per fess Argent and Gules charged with the Crest and two representations of the Badge all separated by two bends Argent edged and inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of John Gregory PetersBlazonA baton Sable surmounted by a lozenge per fess Gules and Argent charged with an oak leaf Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Bennett Keith Peters, son of John Gregory PetersBlazonThe arms of John Gregory Peters debruised of a three-point label Or during his father’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; 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 October 22, 2016 in Volume 150, page 3150 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |