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Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms
January 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 139
Arms of Albert John Greene WilsonBlazonGules a wolf rampant, on a chief Argent three maple leaves Vert; SymbolismWolves are commonly found in the arms of persons bearing the surname Wilson. The maple leaves allude to Mr. Wilson’s Canadian identity. |
CrestBlazonA wolf’s head erased Argent gorged with a collar lined Gules, holding in its mouth a scroll proper; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. Wolves are commonly found in the crests of persons bearing the surname Wilson. The scroll possibly refers to the law and thus Mr. Wilson’s profession as a lawyer. |
MottoBlazonNUNQUAM IN IRA; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Never in anger.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the College of Arms, London. PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 15 August 1962. |