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Robert Michael Culbertson

Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to Miranda Joyce Culbertson
March 15, 2021
Vol. VII, p. 340

Arms of Robert Michael Culbertson
Arms of Robert Michael Culbertson Arms of Robert Michael Culbertson

Arms of Robert Michael Culbertson

Blazon

Per chevron Azure and Gules a chevron its upper edge dovetailed Argent;

Symbolism

Red, white and blue are the colours of Mr. Culbertson’s favourite sports team, the Montréal Canadiens. They are also the colours of Jarvis Collegiate Institute, Toronto, his secondary school. The dovetailed chevron refers to Mr. Culbertson’s participation in Habitat for Humanity and Volunteer Builders. The chevron itself alludes to a Masonic square, used by the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and alludes to his time as a Worshipful Master of Coronati Lodge #520.

Crest of Robert Michael Culbertson

Blazon

A grey wolf and its pup both sejant guardant proper;

Symbolism

The wolves represent family, because the wolf pack takes care of its members. They also are a canting reference to Mr. Culbertson’s use of grey.wolf as a nom de plume.

Motto of Robert Michael Culbertson

Blazon

INTEGRITY • TRUST • PERSPECTIVE;

Symbolism

These are desirable qualities for any person to possess.
Bagde of Robert Michael Culbertson Bagde of Robert Michael Culbertson

Bagde of Robert Michael Culbertson

Blazon

A hazelnut Or surmounting a vol Sable;

Symbolism

The hazelnut has been used as a symbol for wisdom from education. With the wings, it symbolizes the opportunity for uplifting, lifelong learning.
Differenced Arms for Miranda Joyce Culbertson, child of Robert Michael Culbertson Differenced Arms for Miranda Joyce Culbertson, child of Robert Michael Culbertson

Differenced Arms for Miranda Joyce Culbertson, child of Robert Michael Culbertson

Blazon

The Arms of Robert Michael Culbertson debruised of a three-point label Or during her father’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death.

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on December 11, 2021 in Volume 155, page 5667 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Robert Michael Culbertson Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Robert Michael Culbertson Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Robert Michael Culbertson Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Robert Michael Culbertson Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Robert Michael Culbertson Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Robert Michael Culbertson

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