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Mississauga, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Jonathan Andrew Parker Mooney and Ian James Parker Mooney
April 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 174
Arms of Gary Patrick MooneyBlazonErmine on a chevron Gules between three lions’ heads Azure, three crescents Or; SymbolismThe crescent moons are a pun on the name Mooney. The lion heads refer to the blue lion in the arms of Dr. Mooney’s college at Cambridge University, Emmanuel. The ermine background appears in the arms of Cambridge University, from which he received his doctorate. |
CrestBlazonA demi-caribou Azure semé of ermine spots Argent attired and unguled Or supporting a tower Gules; SymbolismThe caribou symbolizes Dr. Mooney’s birthplace of Newfoundland. The tower represents a secure dwelling and thus alludes to Dr. Mooney’s work in the field of title insurance, which protects owners against losses related to property title. |
MottoBlazonDUCES CAVEANT; SymbolismThis Latin phrase, meaning “Leaders, take care,” is an admonition for those in positions of responsibility. |
Flag of Gary Patrick MooneyBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Gary Patrick MooneyBlazonA lion’s head Azure surmounting a crescent Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Jonathan Andrew Parker Mooney, child of Gary Patrick MooneyBlazonThe Arms of Gary Patrick Mooney debruised of a three-point label Or during his 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 Ian James Parker Mooney, child of Gary Patrick MooneyBlazonThe Arms of Gary Patrick Mooney within a bordure Or; 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 December 7, 2019 in Volume 153, page 4267 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Michael Dan, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherLuc Saucier Recipient TypeIndividual |