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Agassiz, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
July 20, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 742
Arms of Thomas Alfred CurleyBlazonVert on a chevron cotised Or three blue columbine flowers Azure; SymbolismGreen represents Mr. Curley’s Irish heritage, and his commitment to furthering environmental and conservation causes. Blue stands for his career as a reservist with the Royal Canadian Navy as well as his work with Joint Task Force Pacific and Emergency Management British Columbia, reinforced by the blue columbine flower. The green field and gold chevron with three flowers are features of arms used by people named Curley. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet of crosses patté and oak leaves Or, a demi-dragon Vert incensed Gules gorged with a coronet flory Or; SymbolismThe dragon is frequently used as a crest for armigers named Curley. The fleur-de-lis pays homage to Mr. Curley’s professional and personal relationships with Quebec. The crosses patté refer to the insignia of the Order of Military Merit, of which Mr. Curley is a member, while the oak leaves allude to his naval service, as oak was traditionally associated with the Royal Navy. |
MottoBlazonHONOR ET HONESTAS; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Honour and Integrity”. |
Flag of Thomas Alfred CurleyBlazonA guidon, the Arms in hoist, the fly per fess Or and Vert charged with the Crest; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Thomas Alfred CurleyBlazonA dragon’s face Vert incensed Gules jessant of a cross patté Or; 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 31, 2018 in Volume 152, page 896 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Thomas Curley and Kelly Massey, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |