The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.
Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms
September 15, 2021
Vol. VIII, p. 14
Arms of Frederick DaneBlazonSable a serpent wavy palewise, in chief a triple-towered castle its towers domed and flagged Or; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The snake appears in other arms used by Dane families in the British Isles. The castle, found in the seal of Enniskillen in County Fermanagh, is likely an indication that Mr. Dane’s ancestor, Paul Dane, served as Provost of Enniskillen (1687-1689). |
CrestBlazonA demi-lizard Vert collared and issuant from a ducal coronet Or charged with three lozenges Gules; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The lizard and coronet are commonly found in crests used by Dane families in the British Isles. |
MottoBlazonFORTI ET FIDELI NIHIL DIFFICILE; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “To the brave and faithful nothing is difficult.” |
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)Office of the Chief Herald of Ireland, Dublin. PainterOffice of Ulster King of Arms, Dublin / Bureau du roi d’armes Ulster, Dublin CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the Office of the Ulster King of Arms, Dublin, Ireland, 10 July 1923. |