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Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
November 10, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 324
Arms of Hulbert Paul Lindahl SilverBlazonArgent two flaunches Azure; SymbolismThe white (silver) field is a play on Mr. Silver’s name, producing canting arms. The bulges (flaunches) capture the shape of the moon at various stages, a crescent moon being the alchemist’s symbol for silver. The flaunches also produce in the space between them the shape of an ancient cup. This shape may represent not only the mortar in which the alchemists hope to achieve their goals but also the means by which physicians administered medicine. |
CrestBlazonA rabbit sejant holding in its dexter paw a rod of Aesculapius Argent ensigned by three billets conjoined palewise and in saltire Azure, its sinister paw resting on an annulus enfiled by another annulus Azure; SymbolismMr. Silver’s career has evolved from being a paramedic to a doctor of medicine. The figure of the three blue rectangles is the basis of the Star of Life, the symbol of paramedics, just as the rod and snake symbolize medicine. The rabbit is an animal of interest to Mr. Silver. The ringed configuration is a rendition of philosophic beliefs that he holds, as explained in the Badge description. This ringed device for science is the foundation of medicine. |
MottoBlazonBE JUST AND FEAR NAUGHT; SymbolismThe motto BE JUST AND FEAR NAUGHT expresses a tenet of Mr. Silver’s belief system. |
Flag of Hulbert Paul Lindahl SilverBlazonThe hoist Azure charged in dexter canton with a mullet of eight points, the fly Argent charged with a pair of annuli as in the Crest Azure; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Hulbert Paul Lindahl SilverBlazonA mullet of eight points Azure charged with a pair of annuli as in the Crest Argent; SymbolismThe blue square is based on the connection of the name Hulbert with a flag of that title. Mr. Silver also believes strongly in logic and the scientific method, often representing this by the number four. In the design, this appears in the four sides of the square, as well as the ring configuration. In three dimensions, each ring represents a flat surface intersecting another flat surface at right angles, thereby producing four quadrants if viewed from the side. |
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 Hulbert Silver, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |