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Denwood, Alberta
Grant of Arms
February 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 145
Arms of Anthony Douglas Irvine Greco RossBlazonAzure on a chevron Argent between in chief two hunting horns and in base a comet Or, three escallops Gules; SymbolismThe comet and shells, features found on the arms of Greco families of Italy, honour Mr. Ross’s first Canadian ancestor, George Ross, born Rosario Greco. The three shells also represent the Holy Trinity and Mr. Ross’s faith. The bugle, a symbol of authority used historically to rally people, alludes to his forebears who strove for higher pursuits. The chevron, used as a mark of rank in the military, refers to his years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces. For Mr. Ross, blue symbolizes steadfastness and loyalty, and white symbolizes honour. |
CrestBlazonA wolf’s head Or holding in its mouth a branch of holly fructed proper; SymbolismFor Mr. Ross, the wolf represents leadership, industry and power. The holly leaves, found in the armorial bearings of Clan Irvine, honour his maternal family. |
MottoBlazonFAULT IS IN LOW AIM; SymbolismFAULT IS IN LOW AIM; |
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)Original concept of Anthony Ross and Samy Khalid, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDesirée Kern CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |