Lorne Dwight Clifford

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Thunder Bay, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
November 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 127

Arms of Lorne Dwight Clifford
Arms of Lorne Dwight Clifford
Flag of Lorne Dwight Clifford
Badge of Lorne Dwight Clifford
 
Arms of Lorne Dwight Clifford

Arms of Lorne Dwight Clifford

Blazon

Or a chevron Azure between in chief two doves volant respectant and in base a Jerusalem cross Gules;

Symbolism

Blue is a colour associated with policing, and represents Mr. Clifford’s service as a police officer. The doves symbolize peace. The Jerusalem cross represents Mr. Clifford’s faith and his policing service in the Holy Land.

Crest

Blazon

A great horned owl wings displayed and inverted proper issuant from a naval crown Gules;

Symbolism

The owl, as a symbol of wisdom, represents Mr. Clifford’s dedication to sharing knowledge to cadets in the Canadian Armed Forces and as an instructor at the Ontario and Canadian police colleges. The naval crown evokes his service as a naval reservist.

Motto

Blazon

PRO UTILITATE HOMINUM;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase, meaning “In the service of humanity,” applies to many areas of Mr. Clifford’s activity and experience.
Flag of Lorne Dwight Clifford

Flag of Lorne Dwight Clifford

Blazon

A banner of the Arms;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge of Lorne Dwight Clifford

Badge of Lorne Dwight Clifford

Blazon

A bagpipe Gules charged with an escallop and laurel leaves Or;

Symbolism

The bagpipe evokes Mr. Clifford’s avocation as Pipe Major of the Thunder Bay Police Pipe Band. The scallop shell, a symbol of pilgrimage, signifies his policing service in the Holy Land, while the laurel leaves evoke hopes of peace.
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 23, 2019 in Volume 153, page 1081 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Lorne Dwight CliffordLetters patent granting heraldic emblems to Lorne Dwight CliffordLetters patent granting heraldic emblems to Lorne Dwight Clifford

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Melissa Aberin

Calligrapher

Doris Wionzek

Recipient Type

Individual