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Kitchener, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag, with differences to Elizabeth Luella Christy, Elena Rebecca Anne Christy and Emily Victoria Ruth Christy
October 20, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 642
Arms of Richard David ChristyBlazonOr a bull rampant Azure gorged with a collar Or pendent therefrom a bezant charged with a garb Gules and holding between its hooves a quill Argent, on a chief Azure three antique lamps Or; SymbolismThe bull represents the agricultural heritage of Dr. Christy’s family, as well as the strength and stability of family and community life. The wheat garb on the disc refers to the country properties owned by Dr. Christy and his parents. The quill pen indicates his roles as a university lecturer, author and conference speaker. The three lamps represent his university degrees, as well as his pursuit of academic knowledge and new ideas. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet of oak leaves and roses Or, an Arctic fox proper sejant on a mount and gorged with a collar Gules pendent therefrom a cross and holding in its dexter paw a branch of oak fructed Or; SymbolismThe Arctic fox alludes to Aklavik, Northwest Territories, the meeting place of Dr. Christy’s parents, where his father, Robert Wesley Christy, was a member of the RCMP, represented by the red collar, and where his mother, Hephzibah Denis Christy, served as a missionary, represented here by the cross. The crown indicates Dr. Christy’s respect for the monarchy. The three acorns represent his three daughters and symbolize their interest in gardening. The oak leaves allude to Dr. Christy’s commitment to conservation. |
MottoBlazonRISE AGAIN FOR GOD AND QUEEN; SymbolismNot applicable. |
Flag of Richard David ChristyBlazonOr a bull as in the Arms, adextré Azure three antique lamps Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Elizabeth Luella Christy, daughter of Richard David ChristyBlazonThe Arms of Richard David Christy debruised a triangle in place of the central lamp; SymbolismThe triangle represents the mountain landscapes of British Columbia, and her passion for the outdoors. |
Differenced Arms for Elena Rebecca Anne Christy, daughter of Richard David ChristyBlazonThe Arms of Richard David Christy debruised a garb in place in place of the central lamp; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; SymbolismThe wheat garb indicates her commitment to the environment, gardening and horticulture. |
Differenced Arms for Emily Victoria Ruth Christy, daughter of Richard David ChristyBlazonThe Arms of Richard David Christy debruised two paint brushes in saltire in place of the central lamp; SymbolismThe paintbrushes represent her lifelong dedication to the arts and painting. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 25, 2017 in Volume 151, page 1303 of the Canada Gazette.    |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterMelissa Aberin CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |