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Kingston, Ontario
Registration of Arms
January 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 35
Arms of Charles Frederick CarsonBlazonGules two bars Argent overall a sword erect proper hilt and pommel Or, on a chief Argent a maple leaf proper between two grenades fired Sable; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The two bars possibly represent the work of Mr. Carson in the field of railways, and more generally of transportation. The sword possibly represents his military service in the army. The maple leaf possibly represents Canada and the grenades the collar badge of the Royal Engineers, the military unit with which he served. |
CrestBlazonA beaver salient supporting a palm tree proper; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. A well-known animal of Canada, the beaver supporting a palm tree possibly evokes the work of Mr. Carson for the North Western Railway of India. |
MottoBlazonRECTE ET AUDACTER; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Act properly and boldly.” |
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, 27 June 1944. |