Arms of Charles Frederick Carson
Arms of Charles Frederick Carson
Blazon
Gules 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;
Symbolism
The 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.
Crest of Charles Frederick Carson
Blazon
A beaver salient supporting a palm tree proper;
Symbolism
The 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.
Motto of Charles Frederick Carson
Blazon
RECTE ET AUDACTER;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “Act properly and boldly.”
