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Calgary, Alberta
Registration of Arms
March 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 147
Arms of William Motherwell of Muirmill and RawyardsBlazonPer pale Or and Sable a millrind between a crescent in chief and in base all counterchanged and a fountain in each flank; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The heraldic fountains (or wells) refer to the one found in the 1930 arms of the Scottish burgh of Motherwell and Wishaw, a canting reference to a well dedicated to the Virgin Mary there. The millrind likely alludes to Mr. Motherwell’s maternal grandfather, who was a grain merchant, as well as his own role as the founding manager of a heavy farm machinery company. |
CrestBlazonA crescent per pale Sable and Or; SymbolismNot available. |
MottoBlazonEFFULGEAM; SymbolismThis Latin expression means “May I shine.” |
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 Court of the Lord Lyon, Edinburgh. 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 April 1963. |