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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Registration of Arms
March 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 170
Arms of Forbes ThrasherBlazonVert two flails in saltire Or between two flames in fess proper; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The flail, a tool used for threshing grain, complements the motto “Thrash it out” to evoke the name Thrasher. |
CrestBlazonA dexter arm attired in a maunch Vert doubled Or, the hand proper holding a flail Or; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The flail complements the motto “Thrash it out” to evoke the name Thrasher. |
MottoBlazonTHRASH IT OUT; SymbolismThis phrase evokes the name Thrasher. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 23, 2019 in Volume 153, page 1084 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available. PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the Court of the Lord Lyon, Edinburgh, Scotland, 20 February 1953. |