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Comox, British Columbia
Registration of Arms
June 15, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 264
Arms of John Henry PenfoldBlazonOr a chevron Sable, its apex terminating in a Latin cross Gules, between three peewits (northern lapwings) proper; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The cross refers to Father Penfold’s avocation as a Roman Catholic priest. |
CrestBlazonA pine tree fructed proper issuant from a palisade Or; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The palisade makes a pun on the name Penfold, an Old English word meaning “walled enclosure.” The palisade and pine tree can be found in the crests of several Penfold families. |
MottoBlazonUNUM OVILE ET UNUS PASTOR; SymbolismThis Latin phrase meaning “One fold and one shepherd,” taken from the Gospel of St. John (10:16), makes an additional canting reference on the name Penfold. |
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 PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 20 June 1955. |