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Kelowna, British Columbia
Registration of Arms
May 20, 2021
Vol. VII, p. 357
Arms of Michael Grote StirlingBlazonArgent on a bend Sable three buckles Argent all within a bordure Vert charged in dexter chief with an escallop Or; SymbolismThe design includes the arms of the chief of Clan Stirling, with a green border and a shell as forms of differencing. |
CrestBlazonA hart’s head couped Azure gorged of a collar Vert charged with an escallop Or; SymbolismThe crest is that of the chief of Clan Stirling, with the green collar replacing the original gold crown. |
MottoBlazonFORWARD AYE; SymbolismThis expression likely constitutes a response to the Scots motto of the chief of Clan Stirling, Gang Forward, meaning “Go forward.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 11, 2021 in Volume 155, page 5669 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, 11 November 1960. |