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Calgary, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Ronan Eugene Burton Pitman and Josee Jean Pitman
July 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 201
Arms of Christopher Neil Burton PitmanBlazonQuarterly Argent and Or a cross flory throughout between 1st an eagle’s head erased and 4th an eagle’s head erased contourné and 2nd and 3rd a purse Gules; SymbolismThe white and gold quarters with eagles’ heads refer to the arms used by the English Pitman family since the early 1500s. The pouches symbolize Mr. Pitman’s success as a fundraiser. For him, the cross alludes to his role as a philanthropist, and the flowery extensions to the benefits that flow in many directions from his philanthropy. |
CrestBlazonAn escallop ensigned by a martlet Argent and issuant from a Loyalist military coronet Or; SymbolismA martlet on a shell is the traditional crest for the Pitman family from Devonshire. The Loyalist military coronet represents Mr. Pitman’s descent from the Loyalist John Bayley Williston of New Brunswick. |
MottoBlazonFORTITER AGENDO; SymbolismThis Latin phrase meaning “By acting bravely” is the traditional Pitman family motto. |
MottoBlazonBE THE BENCHMARK; SymbolismThis phrase is a reminder for Mr. Pitman to ensure excellence for himself, his companies, and others. |
Flag of Christopher Neil Burton PitmanBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Christopher Neil Burton PitmanBlazonOn a plate a double-headed eagle’s heads and necks erased Gules within an orle of ermine spots Sable; SymbolismThe eagles’ heads are a reference to arms used by the English Pitman family. |
Differenced Arms for Ronan Eugene Burton Pitman, child of Christopher Neil Burton PitmanBlazonThe Arms of Christopher Neil Burton Pitman debruised of a three-point label Sable during his father’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Josee Jean Pitman, child of Christopher Neil Burton PitmanBlazonThe Arms of Christopher Neil Burton Pitman within a bordure Gules; 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. PainterDesirée Kern CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |