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David Clark Morton

Vancouver, British Columbia
Registration of Arms
March 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 162

Arms of David Clark Morton
Arms of David Clark Morton

Arms of David Clark Morton

Blazon

Per chevron reversed rayonné Azure and Gules in chief a harp Or and in base a dexter arm embowed in armour Argent;

Symbolism

The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The harp is a symbol of King David and thus evokes Mr. Morton’s given name.

Crest of David Clark Morton

Blazon

A dexter cubit arm vambraced and gauntleted Argent grasping a harp Or, issuant from flames Gules;

Symbolism

The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The harp is a symbol of King David and thus evokes Mr. Morton’s given name.

Motto of David Clark Morton

Blazon

INVICTUS NEC FRUSTRA ENITOR;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “Undefeated nor do I strive in vain.”

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 23, 2019 in Volume 153, page 1083 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of David Clark Morton

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available;

Painter

Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres

Calligrapher

* Not applicable / Sans objet

Recipient Type

Individual

Notes

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 13 May 1951.