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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Registration of Arms
March 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 149
Arms of Samuel CunardBlazonAzure on a fess wavy Argent between two barrulets wavy Or three anchors Sable; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The blue field, the anchors and the wavy fess and barrulets possibly evoke Mr. Cunard’s role in founding the well-known Atlantic steamship line. |
CrestBlazonA falcon wings expanded Argent, the dexter claw resting upon a cinquefoil Azure, on a rock proper; SymbolismNot available. |
MottoBlazonBY PERSEVERANCE; SymbolismBY PERSEVERANCE. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 23, 2019 in Volume 153, page 1082 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 originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 28 February 1859. |