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Abbotsford, British Columbia
Registration of Arms
December 15, 2021
Vol. VIII, p. 43
Arms of James Alan BarlowBlazonArgent on a pile Sable between two torches enflamed proper, a double-headed eagle displayed Argent; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The white double-headed eagle on a black background is common to historic English Barlow coats of arms. |
CrestBlazonA staff palewise entwined by a serpent proper surmounted by a double-headed eagle’s heads and necks erased Argent charged with a rose Gules; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The rod of Aesculapius refers to the occupation of the original armiger, Sir Thomas Barlow, who was Royal Physician to three consecutive British monarchs. The two eagle heads are common elements in Barlow crests. The red rose is a symbol of Lancashire, the county in England where Sir Thomas Barlow grew up. |
MottoBlazonSICUT AQUILA JUVENESCAM; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Like the eagle I shall grow young again.” It makes a particular to reference the double-headed eagle in the Arms, which, according to ancient Eastern cultures, had the power of rejuvenation. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 19, 2022 in Volume 156, page 1207 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Sir Albert William Woods, Garter King of Arms, College of Arms, London. PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient's emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 11 February 1902. |