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Kingston, Ontario
Grant of Arms and a Badge
November 15, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 649
Arms of Donald Angus DavidsonBlazonPer fess enarched Argent and Azure, in chief a dexter hand in benediction between two pheons Gules, in base a white-tailed deer lodged Argent; SymbolismThe stag, the pheons and the colours are found in other Scottish Davidson arms. The white-tailed deer, native to the farmland of southern Ontario, indicates where Father Davidson’s family has lived for generations. The hand in benediction is a reference to his vocation as a priest. |
MottoBlazonSAPIENTIA CUM SINCERITATE; SymbolismThis Latin phrase, meaning “Wisdom with sincerity”, is a response to the Davidson Clan Chief’s motto, Sapienter si sincere, meaning “Wisely if sincerely”. |
Badge of Donald Angus DavidsonBlazonAn escallop Argent charged with a pheon Gules; SymbolismThe shell alludes to the numerous pilgrimages Father Davidson has made in his career to serve his faith. |
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 David Bowyer, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert S. Bengry CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |