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Belleville, Ontario
Registration of Arms
March 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 154
Arms of George Nevil ThomasBlazonPer chevron Azure and Vert in chief two cross crosslets and in base a rod of Aesculapius Or, all within a bordure Ermine charged alternately with four annulets Sable and four saltires couped Gules; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The rod of Aesculapius likely indicates a medical profession. |
CrestBlazonA camel harnessed and burdened proper muzzled Vert gorged of a wreath of maple leaves in their autumnal tints proper, statant on a mount Vert; SymbolismNot available. |
MottoBlazonDEUS INCREMENTUM DAT; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “God gives growth.” |
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 available Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 10 September 1963. |