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Rockcliffe Park, Ontario
Registration of Arms
April 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 175
Arms of Douglas Oswald ForrestBlazonArgent on a fess Gules between in chief three oak trees eradicated Vert fructed Or and in base a cross-crosslet Vert, two acorns Or slipped and leaved Vert, all within a bordure Or; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The oak trees are a canting reference to Mr. Forrest’s surname. These are likely inspired by the three oak trees found in the arms of the Forrest baronets of Edinburgh. The gold border is a Scottish method of differencing for a second branch of the family. |
CrestBlazonA sinister cubit arm attired Gules aversant and gauntleted proper holding a sprig of oak Vert fructed Or; SymbolismThe oak sprig echoes the reference to the Forrest surname in the Arms. |
MottoBlazonDO IT WELL; SymbolismDO IT WELL. |
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, Edimburgh. 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, 9 June 1964. |