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Oakville, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag
May 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 185
Arms of Christian Alexander James SorbieBlazonAzure a lion rampant wearing a coronet flory Or and holding an axe Argent, on a chief Sable edged Argent three plates each charged with a rose Gules barbed and seeded proper; SymbolismBlack, white and blue are the main colours of the Sorbie tartan. The roses refer to Captain Sorbie’s childhood in Lancashire, England, the arms of which bear three red roses. The lion represents his English background and the courage appropriate to a military officer. The axe was chosen by Captain Sorbie as a weapon illustrating preparedness for war. The coronet symbolizes his loyalty to king and country. |
Flag of Christian Alexander James SorbieBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
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 Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterKatherine Golightly CalligrapherYolande Lessard Recipient TypeIndividual |