Arms of Alfred William Somerset Mortifee
Arms of Alfred William Somerset Mortifee
Blazon
Per fess Vert and Azure on a fess engrailed Or between in chief two primrose flowers proper and in base a ducal coronet Or, a seagull volant proper;
Symbolism
Primroses were one of Mr. Mortifee’s favourite flowers and symbolize love. Green and blue allude to the land and sea, while the seagull is found on the three continents where Mr. Mortifee lived. To him, gold represented generosity.
Crest of Alfred William Somerset Mortifee
Blazon
A seagull statant on a rock proper supporting with the dexter foot a shield Azure charged with a dogwood flower slipped and leaved proper;
Symbolism
The dogwood, the emblematic flower of British Columbia, represents Mr. Mortifee’s home province. The seagull repeats the symbolism of the arms.
Motto of Alfred William Somerset Mortifee
Blazon
SAGIRE ET AGERE;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “Discern and act.”
