Arms of Clifford Roderick Shorney
Blazon
Quarterly Or and plumeté of peacock feathers Azure, in the first quarter a lion rampant double-queued Gules;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The peacock feathers with their numerous eyespots recall Mr. Shorney’s profession as an optician.
Crest of Clifford Roderick Shorney
Blazon
An eagle wings elevated and displayed Or beaked and legged Gules charged on each wing with a maple leaf Vert, holding in its beak a balance Or, standing on the stock of an oak tree therefrom sprouting a branch proper fructed Or;
Symbolism
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Motto de Clifford Roderick Shorney
Blazon
QUI VIDET CREDIT;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “He who sees believes.” The word credit refers to Mr. Shorney’s residence in Port Credit, Ontario.