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Big Hill, Nova Scotia
Registration of Arms
January 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 30
Arms of Hugh Francis PullenBlazonAzure on a bend Argent between in chief a maple leaf and in base a naval crown Or, three escallops Gules; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The naval crown possibly refers to Rear-Admiral Pullen’s career as an officer in the Royal Canadian Navy, and the maple leaf to Canada. The blue field and the white bend bearing three shells are features of other Pullen arms. |
CrestBlazonA pelican in her piety Or charged on the body with a maple leaf Gules; SymbolismThe pelican is found in other Pullen crests. |
MottoBlazonNULLA PALLESCERE CULPA; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Not to have to turn pale at any charge of guilt.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 17, 2018 in Volume 152, page 900 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 Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 10 May 1960. |