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Nanoose Bay, British Columbia
Grant of Arms and Flag
September 15, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 313
Arms of Shirley Knowles GreenwoodBlazonOr on a bend between two maunches Vert three garbs Or; SymbolismThe shield, notably the bend and the garbs, is based on English arms traditionally associated with the name Fitton, Mrs. Greenwood’s family name, but with a change of colour as a reference to her married name. The maunches represent her expertise and interest in fashion, which she studied at the Slade School of Fine Arts. |
CrestBlazonA wyvern segreant Vert its dexter claw holding a semiquaver Or its sinister claw resting on a rose Argent; SymbolismThe crest is based on a traditional Fitton crest featuring a wyvern. The musical note symbolizes Mrs. Greenwood’s skill as a pianist and her lifelong interest in music. The white rose of York honours her father, Wing Commander Alec Knowles-Fitton, M.B.E., at one time County Councillor for West Yorkshire, and her mother Mabel (Bentley) Fitton. |
MottoBlazonVAE DUPLICI CORDI; SymbolismVAE DUPLICI CORDI is a Latin phrase meaning “Woe to the deceitful heart”, which has been used by Mrs. Greenwood’s family for many years. |
Flag of Shirley Knowles GreenwoodBlazonA banner of the Arms; 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 March 12, 2005 in Volume 139, page 686 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Graham Anderson, Cowichan Herald Extraordinary, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |