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Bedford, Nova Scotia
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badge, with differences to Latie Christie George, Jessica Alexandra George, Kayla Laura George and Lara Julia George
November 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 128
Arms of Fred GeorgeBlazonAzure a Phoenician galley above six lozenges fesswise 3, 2, 1 Or; SymbolismBlue is Mr. George’s favourite colour, and, together with the ship, reflects his active support for the Royal Canadian Navy, of which he is an Honorary Captain. The Phoenician design of the ship reflects his birthplace of Lebanon, situated in the land known in ancient times as Phoenicia. The gold shapes represent his business of gold mining. |
CrestBlazonA demi-cheetah Or spotted Azure holding in the dexter paw a naval officer’s sword proper and resting the sinister paw on an anchor Azure fouled of an olive branch Or; SymbolismThe cheetah is the world’s fastest land animal, and represents the value Mr. George places on accomplishing tasks with speed and vigour. The naval officer’s sword and anchor are further references to his position as an Honorary Captain in the Royal Canadian Navy. The olive branch symbolizes Lebanon. |
MottoBlazonDIFFICULT BUT NEVER IMPOSSIBLE; SymbolismThis is a favourite saying of Mr. George’s when confronted by challenges. |
Flag of Fred GeorgeBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Flag of Fred GeorgeBlazonA standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Argent charged with the Crest and two representations of the Badge separated by two bends Azure inscribed with the Motto in letters Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Fred GeorgeBlazonA saltire nowy Azure charged with a cheetah’s face Or spotted Azure; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Latie Christie George, child of Fred GeorgeBlazonThe Arms of Fred George debruised of a three-point label Argent during her father’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Jessica Alexandra George, child of Fred GeorgeBlazonThe Arms for Fred George within a bordure Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Kayla Laura George, child of Fred GeorgeBlazonThe Arms de Fred George within a bordure Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Lara Julia George, child of Fred GeorgeBlazonThe Arms of Fred George within a bordure compony-counter-compony Or and Azure; 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 23, 2019 in Volume 153, page 1081 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |