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Montréal, Quebec
Registration of Arms
June 15, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 263
Arms of James Wilson CalderBlazonPer chevron Sable and Or, in chief a mullet between two crescents Or, in base a stag’s head caboshed Sable attired Gules, all within a bordure Argent; SymbolismThe stag’s head is taken from the arms used by Scottish Calders. |
CrestBlazonA swan proper its dexter foot resting on a crescent Or; SymbolismThe swan is another common symbol of Calder families of Scotland. |
MottoBlazonVIGILANS NON CADET; SymbolismThis Latin phrase meaning “Watching, he will not fall” is a Calder motto from Scotland. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 27, 2021 in Volume 155, page 1316 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, 17 March 1955. |